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Song Of The Severn

from River Of Dreams by Johnny Coppin

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A song about the River Severn, touching on the legend of Sabrina, the goddess of the river. The song was commissioned in 2020 by Martin Surl, the Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner at the time, for the opening of the Police Training Centre: "Sabrina" by the River Severn at Berkeley in Gloucestershire.

lyrics

Her life begins high on a wild mountain* (Plynlimon)
A tiny stream where the giant's asleep* (an old legend)
Then wanders through the Marches to England
Where this great river reaches out for the sea.

The Severn winds through the heart of our country
Throughout the years a lifeline for trade
When she's in flood there is no forgiveness
Though there's no counting all the people she's saved.

Let your soul roll with the river
Deep in her water you'll be carried along
And on to the future go with her
Roll on, roll on.

Sabrina's soul it lies deep in the river
A daughter born to a King long ago
And still she swims along with the elvers
And every day in the currents she flows

Let your soul roll with the river
Deep in her water you'll be carried along
And on to the future go with her
Roll on, roll on.

If you search through all her history
She has shaped our cities and towns
Her legend may still be a mystery
But her water keeps flowing on down

Sabrina's mood it can change without warning,
Make one false move and she'll sweep you away
But she'll be there every misty morning
And still be with you at the end of the day

Let your soul roll with the river
Deep in her water you'll be carried along
And on to the future go with her
Roll on, roll on.

Let your soul roll with the river
Deep in her water you'll be carried along
And on to the future go with her
Roll on, roll on.

credits

from River Of Dreams, released February 16, 2022
written by Johnny Coppin – PRS/MCPS.
Johnny Coppin - lead vocal, harmony vocals, piano, and acoustic guitar
Geoff March - cello

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Johnny Coppin Stroud, UK

"The quality of his singing and outstanding songwriting surely merit even greater recognition" - RnR magazine

“Unquestionably at the top of his game” - Acoustic magazine

A singer/songwriter and co-founder of the folk band Decameron, Johnny has gone on to record over twelve albums including The Winding Stair, and Borderland. Playing guitar and piano, his music is always melodic and evocative.
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