Long Time Traveller

I have a new obsession. I hate calling them obsessions, but what else do you call it when you repeat a song 10 times just to focus on a new part and hear the intricacies of perfect harmony? Maybe a love. I have a new love. All I can say is this song better be sung at my funeral!

The Wailin' Jennys are rather remarkable. Their lyrics and harmonies warm my sole and bring joy to my heart! I haven't gotten this excited about a band/group/musician in a long time! What a great feeling!

Long Time Traveller (Traditional)

Ye fleeting charms of earth

Farewell, your springs of joy are dry

My soul now seeks another home

A brighter world on high

I'm a long time travelling here below

I'm a long time travelling away from home

I'm a long time travelling here below

To lay this body down

Farewell kind friends whose tender care

Has long engaged my love

Your fond embrace I now exchange

For better friends above

I'm a long time travelling here below

I'm a long time travelling away from home

I'm a long time travelling here below

To lay this body down