Some of my favorite singers sang this song one evening this week at San Francisco's Camp New Harmony. I didn't know Jon Fromer, but he was well-known and highly regarded in the San Francisco Folk Music Club. I've worked a lot with immigrants over the last two or three years, so I found this song particularly poignant.

WELCOME
(Jon Fromer)

1. Welcome, come on into my land
It's your land too; now…want to shake your hand
I want to know your story, the journey you've been on
Want to hear your language; want to learn your songs
The earth knows no borders, just one sky above
And friendship has no fences…no walls can stop the love

2. Welcome, make my home yours
These arms are open, and so are the doors
Faces of the world are all around us today
Many voices make for harmony, let the music play
My life is richer for your presence today
Let's break bread together, while our children play.

3. Welcome, I hope you like it here
I hope that you are safe, and your children without fear
But if they come to take you in the dead of the night
I'll be there beside you, to stand up for your rights
I will harbor you; I'll fight for you, as you would do for me
And when everyone is welcome, we will all be free
Welcome, I say welcome, you are welcome.


Source: http://waucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/WorshipBulletin9-15-2013.pdf

Here's a recording of Jon singing "Welcome":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Fjy2nKs5Q