This song was written from scratch on July 27, 2007, during the first test run of the Potluck Creative Arts Songwriting Workshop (the foundation of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process). It took 90 minutes, starting only with the topic of Mystic, CT, where the participants have for many years had a family cottage. The coastal location inspired them to make their song sound like a sea shanty. Learn more about how Songs By You are made with Appreciative Inquiry fostering collaborative creativity. Video, lyrics and credits below!
Music and lyrics by Jen, Sophia, Teresa with Mark S. Meritt (facilitator)
The original workshop performance was by Jen, Teresa and Mark on July 28, 2007.
Lyrics
There’s a seaside cottage we’ve gone to for years
Where we’ve had lots of laughter and shed a few tears
As we walk on the dock and remember the past
We know Mystic memories will last
It’s fun for you, and it’s fun for me
There’s food and family and history
At our place by the sea
From a walk downtown to a ride on the boat
You can sit in a kayak or tube afloat
A big family meal on the deck in the breeze
Then a s’more by the fire, if you please
It’s fun for you, and it’s fun for me
There’s food and family and history
At our place by the sea
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