Gather Day / The Harper's Glass Lyrics

GATHER DAY
original version, by Anne McCaffrey ©1977:

Gather! Gather! It's a gather day!
No work for us, and Thread's away.
Stalls are building, square's swept clear,
Gather all from far and near.
Bring your marks and bring your wares,
Bring your family for there's
Food and drink and fun and song.
The Hold flag flies; so gather along!

Extended version, by Anne McCaffrey ©1977 and Mike Freeman ©2007:

||: Gather! Gather! It's a gather day! - No work for us, and Thread's away. :||

Market Stalls Appearing,
The square has been swept clear,
To gather all from far and near.

Bring your marks & bring your wares,
Bring your family for there's
Food and drink, dance and song.
The hold flag flies, so gather along!
Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

It's morning and the great bell tolls.
Breathe the scent of spicy rolls.
Children dart as holds parade.
Memories of threadfall fade.

Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

Finest wine from Benden,
Scorching Bubbly Pies;
One Mark for six, the baker cries

Runners at the starting line,
Holders in their robes so fine,
Journeymen from far and wide,
Crafters brought by wind and tide.
Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

Tune (The Harper's Glass)

Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

Stew pots simmer on the fire.
Harpers form a gather choir.
Joyful music, merchant's calls
Echoing around the halls.

Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

Glowbaskets on Standards
Cast their golden light,
While shadows dance into the night.

Gather! Gather! It's a gather day...

Tune (The Harper's Glass)