The Dragonfly Races

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Ellis Paul (born Paul Plissey; January 14, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. Born in Aroostook County, Maine, Paul is a key figure in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, a literate, provocative and urbanely romantic folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. His pop music songs have appeared in movies and on television, bridging the gap between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. more »

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2008

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I bought a ticket 
To the Dragonfly Races
Out where the forest meets the meadow
The twinkling lighting bugs
Threw light upon our faces
The crickets chirped,
The bullfrogs bellowed

Beneath the moon
Before the sun
That's when the Dragonfly Race is run
The winner gets a ribbon for a prize
Across the creek
Through the hollow
You've gotta fly like there's no tomorrow
There ain't no way to lose
But if you don't try
It'll pass you by
It's the Race of the Dragonflies

Dusty the dragonfly
Was lazy as a moonbeam
He took his naps in a bed of flowers
His friends just needed one more man
To make a full team
They begged and pleaded him for hours

The Great Horned Owl
Cried out
"Dragonflies! Get ready!
Get set! " He shouted
Then his great horn did blow
Dusty, he started last
But his wings flew sure and steady
He passed his friends at the creek
They shouted, "Go Dusty! Go!"

Beneath the moon
Before the sun
That's when the Dragonfly Race is run
The winner gets a ribbon for a prize
Across the creek
Through the hollow
You've gotta fly like there's no tomorrow
There ain't no way to lose
But you gotta try
And Dusty tried
He won the Race of the Dragonflies

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