Thank You!

from Gawain Davey: The Wayfarers - Melbourne concert, July 2014 by Wayfarers Australia

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This tiny piece is the one that started it all. At the start of the 2012 tour, Judy suggested that one of us write a song we could sing to hosts, to show our gratitude. With some encouragement from Raphaela I reluctantly picked up my pencil and wrote some words. Then I wrote some music. It kept flowing out and eventually, with some additional words from Rohan, the piece was done! Despite its brevity, this was a monumental achievement for me. I was not used to finishing songs so easily - or having such an instant and positive response - or, indeed, feeling that my music had such clear purpose. Naturally I wanted to keep composing!

The piece is written in three parts, all of which are fairly singable, and has proved popular with Wayfarers and other groups. It's a simple and cheerful song of gratitude.

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You have been so kind
When we were in need you helped us
When we had a problem you helped solve it
Thank you, thank you, fairest host
A happy day, a lightened load
A peaceful night in your abode

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from Gawain Davey: The Wayfarers - Melbourne concert, July 2014, released September 27, 2017
Wayfarers Australia - choir
Gawain Davey - conductor
Music by Gawain Davey
Lyrics by Gawain Davey and Rohan Vicars

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Gawain Davey Melbourne, Australia

Music to appreciate and savour.
A slower, softer sound spectrum... quirky, thoughtful words... restless melodies on a lush bed of changing harmony...
Darkness and light mingle.
Gawain writes classical music and contemporary songs. ... more

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