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Teri: Music

Seoithín Seothó (My Treasure Is My Child)

(Teri)
2010
Traditional; Lyrics adapted from the Gaelic by Teri Kennedy (Aisling West Music, BMI)
Teri: lead & harmony vocals; Abe Marcor: guitar & keyboards
Chorus: Seoithín seothó, my treasure, my child, my jewel softly burnished. My world, my gain. Seoithín seothó, my joy overflowing. Now sleep in your bed without sorrow or pain.

At the top of the house there are bright charming fairies playing under soft moonlight. They beacon you, my child. They cleverly lure you, entice you and trick you. With the sweetest of music, they woo and beguile.

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I am here by your side praying blessings upon you. Seoithín, little one, may the fairies all depart. May you be safe and happy and my the Lord bless you. Sleep well, my dear one, oh, child of my heart.

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The loving eyes of the angels look toward you. With their great, strong love they entice you with their stare. As beautiful as is Heaven above you, it would be the more lively if you were but there.

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Oh, love of my heart, no lie back in your bed. Right here by my side you will stay for awhile. There could be nothing else in this world that could measure the love that I hold in my heart for you, child.

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