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One By One

from RISE by Elaine Mahon

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Inspiration for this love song arrived on a beautiful summer evening in West Virginia while camping with my husband and our son. We were alone on a hill above a river, bordered on one side by trees and another a freshly sown cornfield. The evening fog settled in and the fireflies began to blink low over the cornfield. As the night progressed the fog lifted revealing a star studded sky and a host of fireflies extending from the ground to the treetops. It was magical and we stood together in the middle of the field in silent wonder of it all.

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One by One
© 2011 Mary Elaine Mahon/Six Pelicans Publishing (BMI), Elisabeth Williamson/Through-the-Mist Music (ASCAP); Lon Williamson/Dunebilly Music (BMI)

The silver slipper of the moon steps down from the horizon
She turns the lights out when she leaves the room
The evening fog comes coursing through
Leaving this hillside damp with dew
Listen to the Chuck-will’s-widow’s tune … and

(Chorus)
One by one
One by one, they flicker on
The stars come out and shine on me and you
One by one
Two by two, me and you
Watch falling stars and fireflies kiss the dew

Here in this moment the sublime
Opens up our hearts and minds
To treasure that is way beyond compare
Someday when we’re old and gray
I will hold your hand in mine and say
Darling close your eyes I’ll take you there … and

(Chorus)

credits

from RISE, track released January 29, 2013
Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Elaine Mahon
Harmony Vocals: Elisabeth Williamson
Bass: Lon Williamson
Percussion: Dave Kelsay

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Elaine Mahon Gainesville, Florida

With her 2017 release, REACH FOR THE STARS, Elaine Mahon has written a collection of songs that evoke a sense of wonder while inspiring hope and offering empowerment. Mahon's songs reflect her perspective as an astronomer, while remaining deeply rooted in the natural world we all live in. Mahon performs solo at festivals, venues and house concerts in Florida and throughout the Southeastern US. ... more

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