Seeing Nelly Home
In the sky the bright stars glittered
On the banks the pale moon shone
Refrain:It was from Aunt Dinah's quilting party
I was seeing Nelly home
Chorus
I was seeing Nelly home
I was seeing Nelly home
It was from Aunt Dinah's quilting party
I was seeing Nelly home
On my arm a soft hand rested
Rested soft as ocean foam,...
In my life new hopes are dawning
In these hopes that live and grow,...
On my lips a whisper trembled
Trembled 'til it dared to come,...
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Big Print Songs
Over 200 songs.
A song from the Mountain
Music for Everyone Song Collection from the ToneWay Project. Our website
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to. The ToneWay Project also offers songbooks, CDs, and resources for
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