Tonight it is the longest night
lift up your voice and sing
for tomorrow there will be more light
'twill bring us hope of spring my friends
'twill bring us hope of spring

the leaves have fallen tuimbling down
Wind and rain give way to cold
the sky is grey the earth is brown
the year it has grown old

Tonight it is the longest night etc

Winter's not over we'll still see snow
The sap of the trees lies deep in their roots
but with each new day we rejoice 'cos we know
We will see the snowdrops shoots

tonight etc

the birds have flown to warmer parts
we huddle round our fires
and still the fear that's in our hearts
That this long night inspires

tonight etc

Sing with us now and pu t to rest
the ghosts of this last year
for the sun stays longer in the west
and spring it will draw near

tonight etc

Ann Reader 2001