Singing the Journey ‎#1071

1071. On the Dusty Earth Drum

1 On the dusty earth drum
beats the falling rain;
now a whispered murmur,
now a louder strain.

2 Slender, silv'ry drumsticks
on an ancient drum
beat the mellow music
bidding life to come.

3 Chords of life awakened,
notes of greening spring,
rise and fall triumphant
over ev'rything.

4 Slender, silv'ry drumsticks
beat the long tattoo;
God the Great Musician,
calling life anew.

Text Information

• First Line: On the dusty earth drum
• Title: On the Dusty Earth Drum
• Author: Joseph S. Cotter, Jr., 1895-1919
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Topic: Earth-Centered Traditions; Nature
• Notes: All of the Earth Chants, numbers 1069-1073, may be sung at the same time

Tune Information

• Name: EARTH DRUM
• Composer: Jason Shelton, 1972-
• Meter: 6.5.6.5
• Key: d minor or modal