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The Lighthouse

Barranjoey Lighthouse, Palm Beach, The Lighthouse by Rachel Kelly

Built from sandstone, the iconic Barrenjoey Lighthouse on the headland at Sydney's beautiful Palm Beach, inspired Rachel to write this song. The rolling accompaniment creates the feeling of the tide's ebb and flow. The altos often carry the tune, while the sopranos provide soaring harmonies above. The bridge builds the anticipation as we climb the Smuggler's Track to take in the view over the ocean.           

The Lighthouse by Rachel Kelly, title page

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The Lighthouse SA

Piano Accompaniment

$2.00

The Lighthouse SA

Soprano Teaching Track

(Soprano part with piano)

$2.00

The Lighthouse SA

Alto Teaching Track

(Alto part with piano)

$2.00

The Lighthouse SA

All Parts Teaching Track

(Soprano and Alto parts with piano)

$2.00

Lyrics

High on a headland

On a winding road

Carved out of sandstone

A century ago

A beacon for the brave

Adrift upon the waves

They find their way

To the lighthouse

Watching over the shore

Keeping the stories of what came before

It's seen lightning strike

And loss of life

But it's saved so many more

To the lighthouse we'll go

See the world below

As the tides ebb and flow

Storms will gather

And the cold winds blow

Painters and dreamers

Capture the glow

A beacon for the brave

Adrift upon the waves

They find their way

Step onto the Smuggler's Track

Eyes ahead, no turning back

Now is the time

Look out for the flash of white

Don't give up, the end's in sight

As we climb

© Rachel Kelly 2022

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