Paddlin' Song

Paddling Song (c)2013 John Meisel

Isle of Iguana, Middle Caicos, (while lost for 5 hours)

Audience repeat phrases. To the steady rhythm of a kayak being paddled for hours.

Played slowly, soulful or reggae

(G)So may the waves (may the waves) keep rockin' (D)me (rocking’ me)

and may the (G)winds blow behind (D)me

and may the (G)ocean always be (D)green

so they will (G)all together (D)bring me where I want to (C)be

may the sun/rest his eye

and may the clouds/overhead fly

and may the rains/keep me dry

so they will all together bring me home by and by

may my eyes/clearly see

and may my hands/always be free

may my back/always be strong

so they will all together bring me home where I belong

where I belong…repeat and fade