Christy's long-time partner (spouse in all but law, of course) Boda was kind enough to send the words along to my favorite of Christy's originals. It's such a charming little tune, too: lilting and bouncy; it's a bit hard to join in at first, but it's so irresistable once you get the rhythm of it.
This song has always reminded me of Stan Rogers' description of Archie Fisher's "Witch of the Westmorland" as "a five hundred year old legend that Archie made up." It has that wonderful faerie tale quality that's almost timeless.
Magic Muffin Dance
words and music by Christy Simpson
copyright1996
As you probably know, bunnies don’t wear clothes
They’re wrapped in fur to their little rabbit toes
It’s an old tradition, it’s a wondrous sight
When the Muffin Dance begins in the sparkle of the night for…
Seven lucky bunnies (x6)
Doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
Well, they measure out the flour and they measure out the sugar
They count out the eggs and they mix it all together
They add a little magic, pour the batter in the pans
They cook ‘em in the oven and get ready for the dance. They’re
Seven lucky bunnies (x6)
Doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
Well, one is a sister of a brother of a cousin
Of an aunt who lives in the nearby wood.
She eats all her carrots and she does her bunny chores
She knows she’ll be chosen if she is good. One of…
Seven lucky bunnies (x6)
Doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
Well, they dance to the music of the silvery night
They dance to the stars and the pale moonlight
They dance to the water as it rushes down the stream
They dance to the rhythm and the music of your dreams. They’re…
Seven lucky bunnies (x6)
Doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
They dance in a circle and they dance in a square.
They dance with all four feet in the air.
They dance in a line and they dance in a heap
They dance with all their hearts and then they fall asleep. They’re…
Seven lucky bunnies (x6)
Doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
ending (counterpoint with chorus): one bunny, two bunnies, three bunnies, four bunnies, five bunnies, six bunnies, seven bunnies doing the Magic Muffin Dance.
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In about 1990 I drew a small picture of seven rabbits dancing and titled it "Seven Lucky Rabbits and the Magic Muffin Dance". I had the it printed and sold the prints at the art shows I exhibit at. Long ago a lady wrote a song about it and sent me a cassette tape - long lost now. Is this that lady? I remember it was really a good song? Can anybody help me with this? christinasmith.net
Well, it could be. The timing is right, and the song originally came out on cassette.
You're right about it being a great song, too: fascinating rhythms and charming.
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