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Ah Poor Bird: Peace Song of the Day for 9/9/2011

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“Ah Poor Bird”, a traditional English song, is the Peace Song of the Day, chosen by The Duke and Duchess of Peace. You can find the lyrics to this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook. The Rise Up Singing has words, chords, and sources for over 1,200 songs. It also has a two sections with rounds, including beautiful selections like this one.

During a radio appearance, The Duchess performed this song on the flute, and dedicated it to the men and boys held prisoner, suffering, at Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp.

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The Power and the Glory of America: Royal Song of the Day 9/8/2011

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America is a great nation. Duchess Susanna is writing this post on 9/7, imagining that with the recent gathering of politicians, the morning news on 9/8 will be filled with rhetoric about the grandeur of this great country.

So, how about a peaceful song, to celebrate what is truly great about America?

“The Power and the Glory” by Phil Ochs is The Royal Song of the Day for Thursday, September 8th. You can find the lyrics in the Rise Up Singing Songbook on page 3.

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Moms and kids: Royal Song of the Day 9/6/2011

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“May There Always Be Sunshine” is the Royal Song of the Day for Tuesday, September 9th. You can find the lyrics in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 161. The song is based on the words of a Russian child. Original words by Lev Oshanin, English by Thomas Botting, music by Arkadi Ostrovsky.

All around me, here on Long Island, I see children returning to school. This song is dedicated to all the moms, dads, teachers, and school staff, swirling around with preparations for another year of learning and fun. The song “May There Always Be Sunshine” is a simple request from a child, that there may always be sunshine, mama, and “me”. Many people have interpreted the song as a humble and profound wish for peace.

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Peace Song of the Day for Labor Day 9/5/2011

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“Never Turning Back” by Pat Humphries is The Royal Peace Song of the Day for Labor Day, September 5th. It’s a great song for inspiration and cooperation. You can find the lyrics in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 216.

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Native American Lullaby: Royal Song of the Day 9/4/2011

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Passamaquoddy Lullaby is The Royal Song of the Day for Sunday, September 4th.

The Passamaquoddy Tribe is located near the St. Croix River, with the tribal area covering both Canada and The United States. This lullaby is a beautiful piece of Passamaquoddy culture, and offers a moment of calm meditation. Though, the Duchess also shared this song today in honor of the powwow of another tribe, which is happening this weekend… Continue reading Native American Lullaby: Royal Song of the Day 9/4/2011 →

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Yesterday: Peace Song of the Day 9/3/2011

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Susanna, Duchess of Peace writes: I designed The Royal Peace Song of the Day project partly to give myself some self discipline in posting regularly to this website. It has worked in some measure. Though, I guess I have not perfected the task, since this is not the first time I am publishing a song of the day for yesterday, today.

In honor of the poignant striving inside my failure, the Peace Song of the Day for yesterday, September 3rd, is “Yesterday” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. You can find the lyrics to this song in the “Hard Times and Blues” section of the Rise Up Singing songbook, on page 106. I can guess that someone, somewhere in the world, actually sang that song yesterday!

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