Spirit of the Eagle
from Beyond the Cedar Moon by Craig Olson
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This tune is an invocation to the four directions. Eagle, Coyote or Raven, Salmon and Cedar each have stories to tell and songs to sing. I wrote this song to honor the magnificent bald eagles who live near my home in the Pacific Northwest.
SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE
SPIRIT OF THE EAGLE
lyrics
Spirit of the Eagle, the Eagle,
we need your vision now
Spirit of the Eagle, the Eagle,
we need your vision now.
(Chorus)
Hey-ah, Hey-ah, Hey-ah, Hey!
Spirit of Coyote, Coyote
we need your laughter now.
Spirit of Coyote, Coyote
we need your laughter now. (Chorus)
(Bridge)
One for the East. One for the South.
Two for the Earth and Sky.
One for the West. One for the North.
One who can answer why.
Spirit of the salmon, the salmon,
We need your courage now.
Spirit of the salmon, the salmon,
We need your courage now. (Chorus)
Spirit of the Cedar, the Cedar,
we need your wisdom now.
Spirit of the Cedar, the Cedar,
we need your wisdom now. (Chorus)
(Outro summary, vamp and jam)
Spirit of the Eagle,
we need your vision now.
Spirit of Coyote,
we need your laughter now.
Spirit of the Salmon,
we need your courage now.
Spirit of the Cedar
we need your wisdom now.
we need your vision now
Spirit of the Eagle, the Eagle,
we need your vision now.
(Chorus)
Hey-ah, Hey-ah, Hey-ah, Hey!
Spirit of Coyote, Coyote
we need your laughter now.
Spirit of Coyote, Coyote
we need your laughter now. (Chorus)
(Bridge)
One for the East. One for the South.
Two for the Earth and Sky.
One for the West. One for the North.
One who can answer why.
Spirit of the salmon, the salmon,
We need your courage now.
Spirit of the salmon, the salmon,
We need your courage now. (Chorus)
Spirit of the Cedar, the Cedar,
we need your wisdom now.
Spirit of the Cedar, the Cedar,
we need your wisdom now. (Chorus)
(Outro summary, vamp and jam)
Spirit of the Eagle,
we need your vision now.
Spirit of Coyote,
we need your laughter now.
Spirit of the Salmon,
we need your courage now.
Spirit of the Cedar
we need your wisdom now.
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from Beyond the Cedar Moon,
released January 15, 1999
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Craig Olson Washington
Beloved folk-rock troubadour on the festival circuit since his debut release "Beyond the Cedar Moon", Craig Olson brings hope, laughter, and a positive perspective on the trails we walk. With 4 CD's, a European tour, and countless shows in the US, his music is at once breathtaking and yet familiar. A true mirror of our times. ... more
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