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Ok I wanted to start this folder for awhile I know a lot bards dont have really big songbooks for concerts. I think it would be nice to post songs here to share. Of course if you use anothers song from the folder please remember that it is proper to give credit to that person. ie... Kortny announces "Sould of the people " by Kortny Horselords... enjoy :> Reply |
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"Soul of the people" by Kortny Horselords When the taverns lie dark and quiet When the childeren no longer sing When the kings subjects are close to riot And you never hear a harps note ring When life's drugery has no joy And the people are without a soul When we all are the dark gods toys And when the enemies of this land take their toll Who guards the people's soul And brings a smile to every face? Who can topple down a Kings flag from a pole And is welcomed by every race? Where have the Bards all gone Who will keep the Kings in their place Who will raise up a hero with a song Who will lead the lasses on a merry chase Because the value of a Bard Is tied to his duty you see Which is true from Therens Keep to Shard For they must heed the people's plea So the next time A note of music you hear Take joy in the fact that this world it does bind And remember to always hold the music dear for all time Reply |
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I have tried to teach this song to as many people would listen, thank you for providing this public song book, Kortny. The Mushroom Song by Dreamheart Delaevan Do not touch the mushrooms When you find them under ground. They are green and glowing And they look so plump and round! But certain death awaits you If you touch them, if you do! Call a cleric with a spoon, Your corpse will soon be only ooze. Reply |
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I'll be glad to post the music to my opera.....as soon as it's done <grins> Drayeath Reply |
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"The Life of the Dance" by Kortny Horselords "I was born to the sound of a screaming cry, But I will dance till the day I die. Ever since I heard my first lullabye, I couldnt just let my feet lie." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "When I was only three, A bard came and sang for me. With halting steps, I began to sway, And I did not stop dancing all that day." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" When I finally reached the age of eight till after dinner I could hardly wait. For my family would move the table and chairs and haul out their bardic wares. Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "Then I hit the age of thirteen And the prettiest girl I had ever seen Was swaying to the music. Oh wow, that did make me lose it." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "Well I just turned twenty this day, And that pretty girl has had her say. Now I am all dressed up in my best, As we start the first dance, at our wedding fest." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "Well music does warm our home today, Because a sweet baby in a cradle does lay. And as I sing softly, she moves her feet, To the rhythm of an unseen beat." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "A young lad won my daughter's hand today, My daughter would never leave if I had my say. But my daughter looked me right in the eye, And these words she whispered as said goodbye." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" "And I guess when I die, After my last friend has said goodbye, The chapel bell will give a ring, And a ghostly voice will softly sing." Chorus "Dance, dance, everyone dance! Come on, join in the romance! Come on, tap your feet! Come on, get off your seat!" Reply |
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Nice Kortny!
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Well friends, since I don't see many of you, I thought I'd share a few of my songs with you (and with anyone else who'd care to listen). Besides, I think Isah is getting tired of hearing me sing the same songs over and over, so I don't sing as much as I used to. <grin> Please, sing these songs with my blessings. I can usually draw a tip, and just between you and me - they're great for your vocals. <wink> - Manawydan Custennin, Elven Bard Sleep My Love: by Manawydan Custennin Her mother sang to her at night When darkness filled the air And monsters green with sharpened teeth Were creeping everwhere She sang to her and held her tight So nothing she would fear And sleep would come on feathered wings Of the words that she would hear.... Sleep my love, and close your eyes The time for rest has come You've danced the dance and sang the song But now the day is done So drift away on tides of night Let the moonlight be your guide And know that as you find your dreams My love is by your side She grew to be a lovely rose The sunlight of the dawn And so he sang sweet words to her And called her his fair swan By and by the two were wed And on their wedding night He held her close and sang these words As their love took flight.... Sleep my love, and close your eyes The time for rest has come You've danced the dance and sang the song But now the day is done So drift away on tides of night Let the moonlight be your guide And know that as you find your dreams My love is by your side A giggle, laugh, and rosey cheeks She wept with tears of joy For in her arms she held her dreams A lovely newborn boy And as his lids drew slowly shut She'd kiss so soft his brow And sing to him a tender song As the sun went down.... Sleep my love, and close your eyes The time for rest has come You've danced the dance and sang the song But now the day is done So drift away on tides of night Let the moonlight be your guide And know that as you find your dreams My love is by your side As she lay, she looked to see Her friends and family close With teary eyes they said goodbye To this wilting rose And to her mouth there crept a smile Of her joyous memories past And she heard a voice sing unto her As she breathed her last.... Sleep my love, and close your eyes The time for rest has come You've danced the dance and sang the song But now the day is done So drift away on tides of night Let the moonlight be your guide And know that as you find your dreams Our love is by your side.... Gods Favor Your Song, Manawydan Reply |
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Roll the Die: by Manawydan Custennin There was a man who loved to dance And sing the nights away He'd drink and laugh and kiss the maids Though none would ever stay But even more he loved to play A dicing game of chance He'd lay his gold with all the rest And rob them of their pants Roll the die and seal your fate! He's bound to win again Surely Luck is by his side His old and longtime friend! Every night he'd take the game And fill his purse with gold He'd smile and buy them all a drink They'd glare at him, so cold! Every night he'd take the game And soon his smile grew smug And all who lost would curse at him Vile thief! or Blackguard thug! Roll the die and seal your fate The b------'s (*) won again! Oh look, he's taken all our gold My patience wears so thin! Again he'd won, the night was his He'd taken all their gold But then a lass came through the door Her smile so soft yet bold 'They tell me so, a man near here Whose luck is solid rock I'd challenge him, this man of wealth And knock him off his block!' Roll the die and seal your fate Well, look what's staggered in! She looks as though she knows just how To play his game and win And so he rose to meet her gaze A piercing stare of green He went to her and kissed her hand And leered at things unseen 'Yes my love, I'll place my bet I'll wager all I've got! And if I win a night with me You'll spend upon my cot! Roll the die and seal your fate! Oh lass, you know he'll win! So walk along and leave him be With his sagging chin The rules were lain and how it went This game of wagered gold Whoever rolled the lowest mark The victory would hold The man went first and threw the die Across the tavern floor And up it came - a single pip! She'd not win now for sure! Roll the die and seal your fate! No way she'll ever win! He's rolled himself the lowest low He's beaten us again! He laughed and bent to take the die Then tossed it back to her She nodded curt and grined so sly Straight at that drunken cur In a blink the die was cast He thought he'd make the gain But Gods above! A wonderous thing! The die was split in twain! Roll the die and seal your fate! We'll not see that again! The die is split, it's insides blank A zero - that beats him! He dropped his jaw and worked his mouth He lost his shattered pride She took his purse, she took his gold She took his shattered pride And so the man who loved to sing And play his game of chance Was left with no more purse of gold - Was left without his pants! Roll the die and seal your fate! Take heed lest you should win Just take your gold and move along Or lose your pants, like him! *(I wasn't sure posting this little word would be apropriate, so I'll give you a clue - illigetimate child. If you don't know what it is now, just find me and ask. <grin>) Gods Favor Your Song, Manawydan Reply |
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Oh, ick. Those songs just don't look the way I planned. Oh well, I think you can figure out where the lines in that mess are. <grin> - Manawydan Reply |
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Great songs Manawydan, one made me teary, the other made me laugh, a true mark of a great Bard Song! Thanks fer sharing... Sallyanne
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since so many people are having problems formatting lines with the message boards, here is a test of different ways to force line feeds. this is a line written with a single return after the period. this is a single return after the previous period. this is a space then return after the previous line. this is a double return after the previous line. this is a triple return after the previous line this is a return then a space. this is a return and 2 spaces. this is a double return and 2 spaces. > this is a double return, a right arrow and 3 spaces. {continued next post} Reply |
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ok for the results of the test posting: Single returns usually are replaced by a space, even if a space precedes the return. Double and Triple returns work like formated. A space after the return forces the return for single line spacing. So to format a song, use a space at the beginning of each line and it should come out they way you want, or use double and triple returns. Hope this helps, Lorado Ashfell Reply |
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Well, I have a few songs hidden somewhere on me <winks>...so I thought maybe I'd give it a shot and post one. It's actually more of a poem, and it's rather short, but of course, feel free to sing/recite it any time. "To Where?" by Serienna Alypsen. Why work to get anywhere? Why strain and push and pull one's hair? Why take the train from here to there? To where? The world is filled with people trying, Spilling over with strife, and lying, Working, moving, bustling, buying, To where? What is the key? How can we know? In this blinding fast world we are too slow, And all these pausing questions go To where? What is the answer? No one does know. We're far too busy putting on our show, And no one can stop the endless flow Of pushing, shoving, Hating, loving, Clawing, struggling, Acting, juggling, On and on and on and on To where? *Oh, author's note: I realize that <gasps> I mentioned a train in this, which I have done for my own reasons, and while I don't think it too farfetched for Elanthia to have developed enough primitive technology for there to be some sort of train somewhere in the entire world, I won't be offended if it were changed to, say, trip, which should work fine :). Oh, and if I messed up on the format of this, please forgive me, and I'll try to get it right if I post another one. Other than that, thank you for taking the time to read this and again feel free to use it whenever you would like. ~Serienna Alypsen, Queen of the Turnips Reply |
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::waves of applause inundate the guild in response to Serienna's song:: Lisae Valentyn, Princess of Turnips Reply |
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<blushes beet red><smiles fondly at her dear friend and fellow turnip lover, Lisae> Thank you so much! I think everyone likes a little appreciation now and then. Which reminds me! I forgot to mention when I was posting my song that I think this folder is a wonderful idea, and everyone should post all their favorite songs on here <hint, hint: Silly Kobold Song?>, and add all the other ones posted here to their own song books, as I know I'm doing! And I think we've had some really great songs on here so far, so everyone keep up the good work! <smiles and wanders off, absently petting her turnip as she jots down all her new songs>. ~Serienna Alypsen, song lover and Queen of the Turnips Reply |
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<<...everyone should post all their favorite songs on here <hint, hint: Silly Kobold Song?>,>> Okay, Wyrdscope... you have exactly three days to inflict the Silly Kobold Song upon the ears of these poor listening bards before I bypass the formalities and do it for you. ;) Nynis Reply |
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As everyone knows, the Silly Kobold Song, a masterful work of art, is not a song that can be sung solo. As Elanthia's first campfire song, it must be sung by a group. Therefore, we shall have to do this in a round. Here I submit the first verse, and will sing the chorus by myself, after the second verse, I will need a rousing chorus from a listening bard, and will not post the third until I hear it! The Silly Kobold Song Verse: A silly little Kobold in the first of Spring Came near to me and begged to sing She snuck around my shoulders and all around my head And whispered in my ears, and heres the things she said: Chorus: Oodinay oodinay oodelee oodelee ooo Oodinay oodinay I--Love--You Verse: The next thing this Kobold did was sneak into my arms She worked her little magic and she worked her little charms She danced all around me and as she danced she sang Her words flowed freely and this is how they came: CHORUS! Reply |
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Aww... does it have to be a listening *bard*? Just because I can't sing worth a wooden Kronar doesn't give you the right to discriminate! I demand equal consideration to sing the Silly Kobold Song!
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I don't know, no one else is chiming in... perhaps I might have to settle for what I can get... Wyrd Reply |
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::faintly mumbles something that sounds like Oodinay oodinay oodelee oodelee ooo Oodinay oodinay I--Love--You:: Reply |
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::Grins:: Then my little darling, then my little pride Hugged me very closely and pulled me to her side She said she'd never leave me and when I asked her why She shouted out those words again and this was her cry: CHORUS! Reply |
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::shriek!:: ::burns this topic to the ground:: ::vindictively stamps out the flames:: For the love of all the gods in the heavens, spare us the Kobold Song! ::cackle:: Agraynel Reply |
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Well you seem to be safe, no one is replying anyway... Wyrd Reply |
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Ahem... ::clears her throat and looks around nervously:: ::sings rather badly:: Oodinay oodinay oodelee oodelee ooo Oodinay oodinay I--Love--You Well hey, now you know why Silvy turned me down flat for entry to the guild! Reply |
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Yes - that's the reason. <grin>
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::stumbles in late::: ::falls out laughing::: ooodinaay! A. Reply |
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Don't you hate it when you think you're finally safe, but then: My silly little Kobold, when spring was finally gone Left me in the forest, ending her song But when again the snows melted and new grasses grew I heard a little Kobold, and then I sang it too! Wyrdscope, on parole from Greece Reply |
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::Fellishan leaps to his feet, his eyes glittering madly and belts out the tune - "Oodinay oodinay oodelee oodelee ooo Oodinay oodinay I--Love--You" I a rumbling bass voice that can be heard in the next topic:: Reply |
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Well the reason I origonaly started this folder was to allow a place for songs to be displayed. This would allow new bards to have a source of songs to sing and not be limited to the 19 scroll songs. Also it would allow other bards to take advantage of some of the nicer songs already written to enhance their performances/concerts. Kortny... Reply |
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Well, Kortny, I have always thought this folder a wonderful idea... if a disappointment. I had thought there would be more interest in posting songs here. Mayhap it is not a large enough folder to be noticed? I suppose this could be fixed easily enough by posting on some of the more popular topics and pointing people this way...Not to mention those who do read this topic should consider actually posting a few songs to get the ball rolling. I did myself a while ago, but I think I'll post another one now, maybe that will help a little, eh? Oh, and one more thing...it is a bit discouraging that the message boards don't seem to like our song formats. We may have to play around a little bit and see what we come up with as far as a readable format that looks somewhat like a song...I know when I posted before it stuck all mine together in one long clump instead of separating the lines, and that isn't easy to read. Well, anyway, enough babbling, let me pick out a song and try to make it work. Oh, here's a nice little one I wrote one day as a spontaneous tribute to my turnip. It's not my best work, but it has feeling behind it, and it's short, which means that if I mess up on the format it won't be too bad or take up too much space. <giggles> Enough talking out of me! Here it is... An Ode to Turnip, by Serienna Alypsen Ahh, the sweet and juicy turnip,; Your flesh I love to bite,; My preciouses are so very tasty,; I eat them day and night! The paleness of your skin so sweet,; That taste fresh from the mart,; How I love everything about you,; So much it warms my heart! Oh, my large and lovable turnip,; I hold you to me so very dear,; I never will know how I survived,; When I didn't have a turnip near! There...I hope I did it right...<prays she did, and that if she didn't everyone will forgive her>. I'll stop taking up your space now, and be off. Good luck and good singing! And don't be afraid to post here! ~Serienna Alypsen, Queen of the Turnips and avid song lover (not to mention turnip lover) Reply |
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If you want to post a message in a single spaced format, you have to put a space before every new line. For instance: There was a Board Monitor named Scythis Who had a terrible crisis The boards were a mess No one would confess Who had such off-topic vices. [No comments, that's why I'm not a bard] After each line I hit enter, and before each new line I placed a space. Scythis Reply |
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Scythis is the monitor of boards And it's over our posts, that he pores As he considers each subject. It's not our place to object 'Cause his poetry's the cause of such snores. Unfortunately, this song will never see the light of day because, as history teaches us, a facsict dictator such as Scythis will never allow subversive art to exist Heheheh. (this post is unsigned to protect the writer) (I feel like Salman Rushdie) Reply |
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Alright then guildmates. You want to know what the current news be? Then sample me song, fer as sure as the sun shines it won't be current news fer long. - new tidings becomes old news right quick. "Can you blind the eyes of unbelievers? Can you seek to fool grand deceivers? Some have tried namely moon mage schemers Bringing death and destruction to fellow dreamers" "Seeress Amiss, student of Demosel Entranced in vision, caught up in its spell Saw a staff of power, evil and rare Lying in state in its Dark Hand lair" "Amiss quested forth to find it there To pluck up the staff and its evil ensnare To the Dark Hand land of power and magic She undertook a task both bold and tragic" "For Adan'f did guard their treasure grand Basking in the staffs power, under its evil command Amiss undaunted disciple to the weaver of fate Took her own council and stopped not to wait" "The Adan'f cold and mechanical foes At discovering the staff lost rose to maniacal throes Ordering their allies a commission did give To seek and find who their staff was now with." "Amiss returned to The Crossing with magical stealth Seeking to dispatch this great magical wealth They studied the staff, its evil to undo Focusing upon its secrets, to find what is true" "They sensed the staff return their stare Felt it yearn to return to its Adan'f lair For the Adan'f are captive to their dark land Are bound to the place known as Dark Hand" "Angered and wrathful in their cold soulless way Adan'f thought to bring the staff back to their sway They employed minions and creatures of fearsome power To seek out the staff and their foes to devour" "Mages of shadow and Blood warriors dire Exacted the retribution at their masters desire Shard and the Middens fell to their wroth Nightmarish magic and blades killing off" "An emissary of sorts of dawarven stock Sort the secret of the staffs whereabouts to unlock For his pains the staffs captor he did find With intriguing diplomacy Amiss' heart he inclined" (Fellishan pauses his singing for a moment and looks at about with a troubled expression.) Fellishan quietly says, "The rest I am unsure of - that is, I'm unsure of the wisdom of revealing what I know. I do not want to endanger anyone with the news I sing.... Anyhap. on with the song, you can tell me your opinion later." "Amiss and adventurers brought their wits to bare The attention of the Adan'f with trickery snare Of the staff a duplicate was made in fine illusion The true staff born to safety away in grand delusion" "To the Dark Hand went the adventuring band With the dwarf and illusion firmly in hand To taunt the Adan'f with the false staff as prize Seeking the Adan'f intents and their purpose realise" "Yet Amiss the moon mage titled Fateweaver Fell to the blows of the false staff retriever The illusion now lost to an unseen foe We await the unseen to come to know" "When a conjurer tricks with grand delusion Who can see through to the grand conclusion? When layer upon layer of deceit finally unfold Who in the Realms will the real staff hold?" "Think not who and wonder not why Leave the future to those who study the sky Yet be warned of events and of the Adan'fs ire Lest all be burned in their vengeance born fire" (Fellishan bows with a flourish) Reply |
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>>Scythis is the monitor of boards And it's over our posts, that he pores As he considers each subject. It's not our place to object 'Cause his poetry's the cause of such snores. Unfortunately, this song will never see the light of day because, as history teaches us, a facsict dictator such as Scythis will never allow subversive art to exist<< Not me! I don't have anything to do with this board, I just read it. I'm in charge of keeping the Thieves in line. <shudder> Scythis Reply |
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Someone told me there is a song out there that was about a Gor'Tog and every stanza ended in "Shut up or I'll crush your head" or something along those lines. I really want to hear this song! If anyone is or knows the author, please please please post it here! Lkhyna Reply |
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"Someone told me there is a song out there that was about a Gor'Tog and every stanza ended in "Shut up or I'll crush your head" or something along those lines. I really want to hear this song! If anyone is or knows the author, please please please post it here!" That was a song of Darkel's....not sure if he passed it on to anyone before he left. I fondly remember the song and the "Shut up or I crush you head!" line. Devin (player of Therrilliar) Reply |
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Shhlek was a brand new bard Who found reading the boards quite hard The silly kobold song got him confused The board monitor title Schythis refused So Shhlek ran to Haven, By the light of the Raven Where he's playing for tips to pay for his trips Now Shhlek' on the barg, quite a gambler And this song is too long, he's a rambler So I'll wrap it all up by saying to you Oodinay oodinay oodinay ooh. ::blushes:: ::bows awkwardly::stumbles:: ::orders some brandy:: Reply |
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Any kind souls care ta post some of the normal wedding songs? I been asked ta perform at a friends weddin and besides writin a song she just wanted some of the normal ones to sing before the ceremony. Thanks Fig Reply |
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