Camptire Goodnight (Now as the Sun Sinks Slowly)

DESCRIPTION: "Now as the sun sinks slowly, And birds are going to nest, All of the Camp Fire maidens, too, Must take their rest. Then as the fire grows fainter, And we go into the night, Good Great Spirit guard us And guide our steps aright."
AUTHOR: Kathryn Court (source: Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs)
EARLIEST DATE: 2014 (Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs)
KEYWORDS: fire nonballad campsong
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Averill-CampSongsFolkSongs, p. 463, "Camp Fire Goodnight" (notes only)
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "Now Our Camp Fire Fadeth" (frequently sung together)
File: ACSF463G

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