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I wrote this song to accompany a story I shared at my riend Graeme's funeral in 2012.

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They say one brings you sorrow, while two is for joy,
Three will fetch a bonny lass and four a red cheeked boy.
Five it brings you silver, six a bag of gold
Oh but seven that’s for secrets bright never to be told.

So fly Mr Magpie – keep your secrets on the wind,
Make me pick and find through book and rhyme
The way to you my friend.
Keep me wishing on a feather,
I’ll salute you down the road
And I’ll sing….seven’s for a secret bright never to be told.

Well one is for your class my friend and two your laughing eyes,
Three is for your coffee cup and four your fools disguise.
Five is for your itchy feet and six your bought and sold
Oh but seven that’s for secrets bright never to be told.

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from The Handless Maiden's Daughter, released May 12, 2013
Ursula = Vocals, Ukulele
Martin Oram = Mandolin

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Ursula Holden Gill West Yorkshire, UK

In recent years, Ursula Holden Gill has emerged as one of the UK’s most innovative, up and coming Storyteller / Musicians. An insightful comedienne, with a voice “like molasses” Ursula has that rare gift of authenticity in her humour. Her style is largely influenced by folk tradition, 19th century music hall and original song – the culmination of which is something quite spellbinding! ... more

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