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A Handful of Stars

from In the Forest of Things by Sarah Calderwood

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A Handful of Stars (The Honouring Song)
(featuring Shane Nicholson)

The only duet I have written to date. I wrote the lyrics in 2006 and finally found a melody in April 2014! That’s the art of songwriting. A song that captures the love between two people as a priceless gift. Recorded in my dear friend Steve Tyson’s Rue de Temple studio in Byron Bay. Many, many thanks to Shane Nicholson, who lent his incredible voice to this song.

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I see her alone, I cannot look away
This maiden who over my thoughts holds sway
And with my eyes, my heart will follow her far
I am a poor man but for a handful of stars

He plays on my thoughts, that kind good man
With such qualities, you will understand
If I were his own, I know we’d never part
But all I can offer is a handful of stars

Ch) I have nothing to give you but a handful of stars
To light our skies in the dark and cold
I have nothing to give you but all that I am
So take my hand and together we’ll grow old

Fair maiden, I know I am not a rich man
And I may not own all the plains of this land
Could you see underneath I have a good heart
And a promise to give you a handful of stars

Good sir will you take time to think upon me
Will you see what I offer is precious for thee
I may not be everything I know you are
But I know I can give you a handful of stars

Ch)

That very same day, my fair maid and I wed
And from that day since I have always said
I’ll love you from here, I’ll love you from afar
And I’ll light your life with a handful of stars

Well I have my good man, he means the world to me
For I have no want of the riches some need
He is my own, I love him with my heart
And every day I give him a handful of stars

Ch)

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from In the Forest of Things, released November 3, 2017
(S. Calderwood)

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Sarah Calderwood Brisbane, Australia

Sarah Calderwood is a singer and storyteller, uniting classic and contemporary folk. The charismatic front woman of premier Celtic group Sunas, Sarah has toured nationally and internationally to critical acclaim.
In November 2011, Sarah released her debut solo album ‘As Night Falls’, which was nominated for a 2012 ARIA award. Her music journeys between modern electro symphonic and classic folk. ... more

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