Campfire Reunions
Lyrics for Singalongs and Original Songs
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Category: Solos
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I wrote this song to reflect on how we love our pets and how much they do for us!
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This song was written for a loved one who passed away far too young. It is a memorial song with the belief they are never truly lost to us.
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Written by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in 1982, “Wind Beneath My Wings” was recorded by several artists before Bette Midler’s 1988 version for Beaches made it a worldwide hit. The heartfelt ballad won two Grammys and became an enduring anthem of gratitude and love.
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Written by Leonard Cohen in the 1960s, “Suzanne” was first recorded by Judy Collins in 1966, making it famous before Cohen’s own release. Inspired by a platonic friendship in Montreal, its vivid imagery and gentle folk melody helped establish Cohen as a master of poetic songwriting.
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“Thirsty Boots” is a civil rights-era folk song written by Eric Andersen, inspired by the experiences of a friend who participated in the movement in Mississippi. Andersen, who remained in New York, wrote the song about his friend’s return, celebrating the sacrifices and idealism of those involved.
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This song by Phil Ochs is written in 1966, and is known for its exploration of themes of change and impermanence, particularly in the context of relationships and the passage of time. The song is notable for its personal and introspective tone.
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This popular ballad with Irish origins was actually written by an English lawyer, Frederic Weatherly. The song’s lyrics, written in 1910, were later set to the tune of “Londonderry Air”.
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The words to the hymn “Amazing Grace” were written in 1772 by John Newton, an English clergyman and former slave ship captain. He published them in 1779 as part of a collection titled Olney Hymns, to accompany a sermon on New Year’s Day.
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Always on My Mind” was written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James in 1971. Initially released by Gwen McCrae and Brenda Lee, it gained fame through Elvis Presley’s 1972 recording and later, Willie Nelson’s 1982 version, which became a major hit.
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“Over the Rainbow” was written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg in 1938 for The Wizard of Oz. First sung by Judy Garland, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and remains one of the most beloved ballads in American film and music history.
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