RIV 1026

Island In The Sun

Steve Edlund

Krista Baird

Sides face, Grand Square
This is my island in the sun
Where my people have toiled since time began
I may sail on many a sea
Her shores will always be home to me
Allemande and Weave
Oh, island in the sun
Willed to me by my father's hand
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forest, waters, your shining sand

As morning breaks the heaven on high
I lift my heavy load to the sky
Sun comes down with a burning glow
Mingles my sweat with the earth below

I see woman on bended knee
Cutting cane for her family
I see man at the waterside
Casting nets at the surging tide

Heads/Sides Square Thru and count it 4 hands around
DoSaDo the Corner one time 'round...make a wave
Girl Trade, Recycle and then
Veer to the Left and Ferris Wheel 'round and now
Centers Pass Thru, Touch 1/4, Scoot Back
Swing that girl and you Promenade on back
All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forest, waters, your shining sand

All my days I will sing in praise
Of your forest, waters, your shining sand