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A Halloween original, written by Jonathan and Rebecca, and based upon a Grimm Brother's Tale (Tale # 46). You can read about the story here: www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm046.html

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THE THREE SISTERS
Sister Dear, that beggar there, he’s done a wicked thing.
Mind the latch and guard your arm, or he’ll do to you the same.
In the house, in the woods, where it’s always night-
there alone, you’ll die.

Sister Sweet, your husband there, he’s done a wicked thing.
Mind the locks, the keys, the stair, or he’ll do to you the same
In the chamber where he killed the girls before-
if you’re careless, we'lll never see you more.

Devil sir, I know you well, and I’m not like other girls.
The one up there, with flowers in her hair, who’s wearing all your pearls-
she’s not your bride, she’s not alive,
she’s not you bride, she’s not alive.


THE WEDDING PARTY & FITCHER’S BIRD
Where do you come from?
I come from the Fitcher’s house.
Where do you go?
I’m following the river down.
Have you seen the young bride?
Some would say I know her well...
Have you seen the young bride?


She’s swept the house for you.
She’s beautiful and useful too.
She’s made a meal for you.
We can’t wait to see her soon
She’s waiting there for you.
An end to all these evil things...
She’s waiting there for you!


FITCHER & HIS BIRD
Where do you come from?
I come from your house.
Where do you go?
I’m following the river down.
Have you seen my young bride?
Some would say I know her well...
Have you seen my young bride?


She’s swept the house for you.
She's beautiful and useful too.
She’s made a meal for you.
I can’t wait to kiss her soon.
She’s waiting there for you.
An end to all these evil things...
She’s waiting there for you!


FITCHER’S BIRD
I am Fitcher’s bird!
I am Fitcher’s bird!
The flames will rise up,
and you’ll be gone.
The flames will rise up,
and you’ll be gone.

I am Fitcher's bird!
I am Fitcher’s bird!
And I’ll dance on home.
And I’ll dance on home.

I am Fitcher’s bird!
I am Fitcher’s bird!
The flames will rise up,
and he’ll be gone.
The flames will rise up,
and he’ll be gone.

I am Fitcher's bird!
I am Fitcher’s bird!
And I’ll dance on home.
And I’ll dance on home.

credits

from Fitcher's Bird and Other Tales of the Macabre, track released October 26, 2011
Rebecca: Fitcher's Bird
Jonathan: Fitcher, The Wedding Party, guitar, clarinet, percussion, recorders

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Forest Mountain Hymnal (Jonathan and Rebecca Moody) is the result of our passion for folk music, fables, and the natural world in which we grew up, both in Nashville, Tennessee and Sewanee, Tennessee at the University of the South. We hope, with our music, to celebrate love, nature, peace, and community. ... more

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