Music & lyrics by our dear, departed friend Helen Farias, "Rozhanitsa of the snows..."
lyrics
ROZHANITSA Lyrics
Rozhanitsa of the snows,
Rozhanitsa of the barren trees,
Rozhanitsa of the hungry birds,
Come near our fire!
When the killing blizzard blows,
When the berries on the bushes freeze.
Rozhanitsa, hear our tender words,
Come near our fire!
Stay by us 'til Spring breaks through.
(Short piano solo)
Little Mother of the deer,
Little Mother of the winter Sun,
Little Mother of the starry night,
Come near our fire!
When the fields are bleak and sere,
When the icy streams forget to run.
Rozhanitsa hold aloft your light,
Come near our fire!
Stay by us 'til spring breaks through.
(Extended piano solo & outro jam)
credits
from Midwinter Moon,
released November 2, 2010
Music & Lyrics: Helen Farias
Vocals: Julianne Marx
Guitar and Fretless Bass: Craig Olson
Piano: Tom Gire (magicboxmusic.com)
Drums: Walker Evans