This is a pagan/witch filk song adapted from the Christian song of the 
same name.  Of course most of the lyrics have been changed, but the meaning 
remains the same.  The author of this version is unknown to me--it was on a 
tape of various pagan and witchcraft related songs that a friend of a friend, 
etc. created for me.  If anyone recognizes the lyrics and knows who wrote 
them (as well as when, where it may be obtained, etc.) write me and I'll 
update this file with the info. 
 
                          Lord of the Dance 
 
          When She danced on the waters and the wind was Her horn 
          The Lady laughed and everything was born 
          And when She lit the sun and the light gave Him birth 
          The Lord of the Dance first appeared on the earth 
 
(chorus)  "Dance dance, wherever you may be 
          For I am the Lord of the Dance," cried he 
          "And I'll live in you if you live in me 
          And I'll lead you all in the dance," cried he. 
 
          I dance in the circle when the flames leap up high 
          I dance in the fire and I never ever die 
          I dance in the waves of the bright summer sea 
          For I am the Lord of the Wave's mystery 
 
          (chorus) 
 
          I sleep inthe kernel and I dance in the rain 
          I dance int he wind and through the waving grain 
          And when you cut me down I care nothing for the pain 
          For in spring I am Lord of the Dance once again 
 
          (chorus) 
 
          I dance at the feasts and stories I do tell 
          I dance and I sing that everyong be well 
          And when the dancings over do no think I am gone 
          For to live is to dance so I dance on and on 
 
          (chorus) 
 
          The horn of the Lady casts its song across the plain 
          The birds took the notes and gave them back again 
          Till the sound of Her music was song in the sky 
          And to that song there is one reply 
 
          (chorus) 
 
          The moon in Her phases and the tides of the sea 
          The motion of the earth and the seasons that will be 
          Are the rhythm of the dancing and our promise through the years 
          The dance goes on through our joys and tears 
 
          (chorus) 
 
          They danced in the darkness and they danced in the night 
          They danced on the earth and everything was bright 
          They danced out the darkness and they danced out the dawn 
          The day of the dancing still goes on 
 
          (chorus) . . . end 

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                           Home Far in the Mountains 
                     Words and Music by Gwydion Penderwyn 
 
 
                     There's a home far in the mountains 
                     Where the world is wild and free 
                     Where the evening shadows linger 
                     Its a place I long to be 
 
                     I have longed to see the mountains 
                     As they were when time was young 
                     Where the spirits join our blessing 
                     Where the gentle song is sung 
 
           (chorus)  I have wondered wild in the mountains 
                     Looking for something I know is my own 
                     I can hear a voice deep inside me: 
                     "I'll never leave you alone." 
 
                     Through the years of empty toil 
                     In the sterile land and cold 
                     I have sought to find a refuge 
                     Where my spirit won't grow old 
 
                     By the fire in the evening 
                     All my friends have gathered there 
                     To renew our ancient kinship 
                     In the songs we all share 
 
                     (chorus)  
                     (violin solo for a verse and chorus) 
 
                     In my dreams I see the sun rise 
                     On the new and glorious day 
                     And I hear my family calling 
                     In an old, familiar way 
                     And I hear their voices still 
                     And I hear their voices still