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Song For Aberfan

from Rags & Tags by Jo & Barrie Glenn

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Contemporary folk . Mining disaster occurring in 1966. In South Wales
Killing many children aged between 7-11 years of age

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The day is dark and the sky is low
The rain in muddy rivers flow
Down from the hills and through the town
Children look on the streets of gloom
All things bright and beautiful
All things bright and beautiful

Lambs to the slaughter on that morn
No warning for those innocents born
Oh who to blame and who did care
Will God in his mercy one child spare
All creatures great and small
All creatures great and small

Off to school now nothing to fear
Know your lines well and be of good cheer
Your voices rising clear and bright
Will pierce dark clouds and bring the light
All things wise and wonderful
All things wise and wonderful

In silent rows the children sleep
Mothers cry and fathers weep
Oh can you hear those children sing
Will our sovereign one tear bring
The Lord God made them all
The Lord God made them all

All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all

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from Rags & Tags, released March 28, 2021
Barrie: Guitar, Mandolin Jo: Whistle, Tenor Recorder

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Jo & Barrie Glenn Hamilton, Ontario

Folk acoustic duo, comprising traditional and original songs. Originally from UK. Played in many folk combos in UK and South Africa. Previous members of folk band
Flibbertigibbet In the late 70s Two CDs Whistling Jigs to the Moon and My Lagan Love. ( available on BandCamp) Barrie played in a soul band in the 60s before turning to folk. Toured with the Silver Creek Mountain Band while in SA
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