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Flowers of the Forest

from Basement Tracks by Lucky Dog

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Here's the reimagined traditional song that I was lucky enough to get the big voice of Nicola Maria O'Donnell to sing on via the internet WAY back when MySpace was where it was cool to hang out. It was on the Dave Zeman "Gypsy Soul" and this is a remix with a fuller sound.

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I heard them laughing, at the sun’s setting
Young girls giggling before the dawn of day.
Now they are sobbing on green grass a growing
The flowers of the forest are laying to rest.

Once they had futures, and love a waiting.
Fathers and Mothers, a life to enjoy.
Then came the call, a service to them all.
A noble cause written, they stood tall and proud.

I heard them laughing, at the sun’s setting
Young girls giggling before the dawn of day.
Now they are sobbing on green grass a growing
The flowers of the forest are laying to rest.

Midnight songs a playing, shots and beer flowing
Smiles all a plenty, til the night is done.
Xcept for the lady, the moon cold and lonely
Thoughts of her flower, are growing inside.

Justice for the lowly, help for the helpless.
Brothers and sisters, a hand to them all.
Now there is silence, though debate rages loudly
These flowers of the forest, victims to the gall.

I heard them laughing, at the sun’s setting
Young girls giggling before the dawn of day.
Now they are sobbing on green grass a growing
The flowers of the forest are laying to rest.


A traditional song rephrased and rethought for today by Dave Schipper ©2008 Rose Riversongs

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from Basement Tracks, released February 1, 2021
Nicola Maria O'Donnell - Vocals

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Lucky Dog Holmen, Wisconsin

Lucky Dog starts with Dave Schipper and then add in Sue Heilman & Lynn Konsela plus a mix of friends, original music, Americana covers and even some country song lyrics. This website is a great way to find the song lyrics and keep posted on news. We have an active Facebook page so please like us for updates on new gigs, releases, and maybe we'll throw you just some bones too. ... more

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