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Let’s Go Fly a Kite. From Walt Disney’s “MARY POPPINS”. Played on a Chromatic Lyre

From Walt Disney’s “MARY POPPINS”. Words and Music by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-String Chromatic solid body Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Lyrics Source:
https://www.disneyclips.com/lyrics/lyricsmary9.html

Refrain:
Let’s go fly a kite
Up to the highest height
Let’s go fly a kite
And send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let’s go fly a kite

Wind Beneath My Wings – Played on an Acoustic Diatonic Lyre

Written by: Larry Henley, Jeff Alan Silbar; Album: Experience The Divine: Greatest Hits, 1993.
Musical Arrangement for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell
Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19-string Acoustic Lyre Harp

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19-string Acoustic Maple wood Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Bette Midler Lyrics
Lyrics Source:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bettemidler/windbeneathmywings.html

Oh, oh, oh, oh
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that’s your way
You always walked a step behind
So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain
Did you ever know that you’re my hero?
And everything I would like to be
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I’ve got it all here in my heart
I want you to know, I know the truth, of course I know it
I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you’re my hero?
You’re everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
Did I ever tell you, you’re my hero?
You’re everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
‘Cause you are the wind beneath my wings
Oh, the wind beneath my wings
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, so high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

Psalm 23(22) The Lord is my Shepherd (KJV). Byzantine Mode pl.4 Ἦχος πλ. δʹ. Played on a Chromatic Lyre

Psalm 23(22), The Lord is my Shepherd
Byzantine Music Mode pl. 4 Ἦχος πλ. δʹ. Music by Nancy Chalker Takis, New Byzantium Publications, https://newbyz.weebly.com

Arranged for 23-string Chromatic Lyre Harp and played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-string Chromatic Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Lyrics Source: Holy Bible, King James Version
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

To learn to play the Lyre Harp and Read Western Music notation, the following teachers are recommended:
Sharon Brownell of Learning the Lyre Harp https://www.patreon.com/c/learningthelyreharp/posts
Catherine Guilbeau of Enfolded Heart https://www.patreon.com/cw/enfoldedheartmusic

If you are interested in really learning the art of Byzantine Chant, the following link provides authentic Byzantine Chant instruction in the tradition of the (Christian Orthodox) Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Michael Tsiappoutas, PhD is providing this valuable training free of charge in English to help those who want to learn but one does need to have the ability to read Greek to chant the lyrics of the music . The link follows: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org The book to accompany this instruction is entitled, Psaltic Method. A Greek Byzantine Liturgy Chant Primer by Michael Tsiappoutas, PhD. It is free to download at this link: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org/book If you wish to purchase a physical book, it is available on Amazon. Lessons are free on YouTube: https://www.patriarchalpsaltophiles.org/lessons

Lord of the Dance (Hymn). Played by on an Acoustic Diatonic Lyre

Written by English songwriter Sydney Carter in 1963. The melody is from the American Shaker song “Simple Gifts” composed in 1949. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_of_the_Dance_(hymn)

Musical Arrangement for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell
Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19-string Acoustic Lyre Harp

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19-string Acoustic Maple wood Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Lyrics Source: https://divinehymns.org/lyrics/lord-of-the-dance-song-lyrics
I Danced In The Morning When The World Was Begun,
And I Danced In The Moon And The Stars And The Sun,
And I Came Down From Heaven And I Danced On The Earth,
At Bethlehem I Had My Birth.
Dance, Then, Wherever You May Be;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He.
And I’ll Lead You All Wherever You May Be,
And I’ll Lead You All In The Dance, Said He.

I Danced For The Scribe And The Pharisee,
But They Would Not Dance And They Would Not Follow Me;
I Danced For The Fishermen, For James And John;
They Came To Me And The Dance Went On.
Dance, Then, Wherever You May Be;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He.
And I’ll Lead You All Wherever You May Be,
And I’ll Lead You All In The Dance, Said He.

I Danced On The Sabbath When I Cured The Lame,
The Holy People Said It Was A Shame;
They Whipped And They Stripped And They Hung Me High;
And They Left Me There On A Cross To Die.
Dance, Then, Wherever You May Be;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He.
And I’ll Lead You All Wherever You May Be,
And I’ll Lead You All In The Dance, Said He.

I Danced On A Friday And The Sky Turned Black;
It’s Hard To Dance With The Devil On Your Back;
They Buried My Body And They Thought I’d Gone,
But I Am The Dance And I Still Go On.
Dance, Then, Wherever You May Be;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He.
And I’ll Lead You All Wherever You May Be,
And I’ll Lead You All In The Dance, Said He.

They Cut Me Down And I Leapt Up High,
I Am The Life That’ll Never, Never Die;
I’ll Live In You If You’ll Live In Me;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He
Dance, Then, Wherever You May Be;
I Am The Lord Of The Dance, Said He.
And I’ll Lead You All Wherever You May Be,
And I’ll Lead You All In The Dance, Said He.

The Wild Rose. Finland Traditional Waltz for Kantelle. Played on an Acoustic Diatonic Lyre

The Wild Rose is a Finland Traditional Waltz for Kantelle

Musical Arrangement for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell

Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19-string Acoustic Lyre Harp

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19-string Acoustic Maple wood Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli

Website:  https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes. Played on a Chromatic Lyre

From Walt Disney’s “CINDERELLA”. Words and Music by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston

Played by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 23-String Chromatic Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Lyrics Source:
https://www.disneyclips.com/lyrics/lyrics3.html

A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you’re fast asleep
In dreams you lose your heartaches
Whatever you wish for, you keep

Have faith in your dreams and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling through
No matter how your heart is grieving
If you keep on believing
The dream that you wish will come true

Scarborough Fair. Played on a Diatonic Lyre

“Are you Going to Scarborough Fair…”. Lyrics by Simon and Garfunkel.  Musical Arrangement for Lyre and Small Harp by Sharon Brownell. Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19 string diatonic Lyre

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19 String diatonic solid body Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery

Music arranged for Lyre and Small Harp by Sharon Brownell https://www.patreon.com/learningthelyreharp?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan .

Recorded by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli, April 15,2026.

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH

Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Lyrics*

“Are you goin’ to Scarborough Fair
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme.
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was a true love of mine…”

*Simon and Garfunkel Lyrics are used for the Lyre harp arrangement and may be found in full at the following link:  https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/simongarfunkel/scarboroughfaircanticle.html

There are many different lyric versions and arrangements for this historical British Folk song which dates as far back as 1670.   Fascinating historical information is available at this link:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough_Fair_(ballad)

My Faith Looks Up to Thee. Played on a Diatonic Lyre

My Faith Looks Up To Thee by Ray Palmer.  Lyre Harp arrangement by Sharon Brownell. Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19 string diatonic Lyre

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19 String diatonic solid body Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Music arranged for Lyre and Small Harp by Sharon Brownell https://www.patreon.com/learningthelyreharp?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan .

Recorded by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli, April 15,2026.

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Lyrics*

My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away;
O let me from this day
be wholly thine.

May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire;
as thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
pure, warm and changeless be,
a living fire.

While life’s dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day;
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.

When ends life’s transient dream,
when death’s cold sullen stream
shall o’er me roll;


Blest Savior, then in love
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul.

*Lyrics source: https://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/hymnlyrics/my_faith_looks_up_to_thee.htm

Let There Be Peace On Earth. Played on a Diatonic Lyre

Let There Be Peace On Earth. Words and Music by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Musical Arrangement for Lyre and Small Harp by Sharon Brownell. Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19 string diatonic Lyre

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19 String diatonic solid body Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Music arranged for Lyre and Small Harp by Sharon Brownell https://www.patreon.com/learningthelyreharp?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan .

Recorded by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli, April 14,2026.
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Lyrics*

*Source: https://www.hymnallibrary.org/hymns/let-there-be-peace-on-earth

Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.

With God as our Father
Brothers all are we
Let me walk with my brother
In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now;
With every step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow:

To take each moment and live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.

Edelweiss. Played on a Diatonic Lyre

Edelweiss with Lyrics. Music by: Rodgers & Hammerstein. Musical Arrangement for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell. Played by Lyre Harp novice Christine Kerxhalli on a 19 string diatonic Lyre.

Instrument: Brandon John Luthiery 19 String diatonic solid body Sapele Lyre https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrandonJohnLuthiery .

Music arranged for Lyre Harp by Sharon Brownell https://www.patreon.com/learningthelyreharp?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan .

Recorded by Lyre Harp novice, Christine Kerxhalli March 30, 2026.
Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98bTeh0dciymRxEVA8J8lWLb82FFiWgH
Website: https://mylyremusic.wordpress.com

Lyrics Source:
https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3468623/Edelweiss

“Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white clean and bright
You look happy to meet me

Blossom of snow, may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever”