THE PARTING OF THE WAYS
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This is a song that many teachers have asked Peter Kearney to write.
Intended for use at those important end-of-year Graduation celebrations &
Masses, as students move from Primary to Secondary School (or from
Secondary to the wider world). The verses are sung by the students who are
leaving while the choruses are sung by the farewelling community: ie. teachers, parents, younger students.
A
deeply moving song that could be adapted for other 'farewell' occasions.
VERSE 1: Moving
on into another stage of life
From the people and the places known so well.
Farewell to all the people who helped us to this day-
Farewell, it is the parting of the ways.
CHORUS: Go
well. Go well.
On your passionate journey go well.
We'll miss you and we wish you every blessing
As you go upon your way
God will walk with you today.
VERSE 2: Looking
back we see the pathway of the years,
All the learning and the growing- sometimes tears;
Farewell to all the good friends who go a different way
farewell to the friends that here will stay.
CHORUS: Go
well. Go well.
On your passionate journey go well... etc.
The full song has four verses and choruses, plus a special
chorus with different words, to be sung by the departing students.
THE PARTING OF THE WAYS - RESOURCES
The Parting of the Ways' is one of many useful songs
on
Peter Kearney's latest publication
'Growing in God'.
* The song is Track 15 on 'Growing in God' Main CD.
* Backing music for the song is included on the 'Growing in God' Backing
Tracks CD available separately.
* Melody and lyrics are included in the 'Growing in God' Music
Book. Lyrics are in large print, suitable for reproducing as overhead
transparency.
* For the 'Growing in God' Resource Book, Jennifer Callanan
has written a detailed outline for a reflection process ('the pathway of
the years') to lead students into review and reflection as preparation for
this significant transitional event.
* This song has been arranged for clarinet and strings (violin, viola,
cello). Scores for these parts is available for purchase on request
- also three part vocal music for choruses.
ARTWORK: by Dorothy Woodward
'The Parting of the Ways' is one of many useful
songs on Peter Kearney's latest release: 'Growing in God'.
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