Lyrics:
you have the face - face of a man - face of a man from the next country over

please sit by the fire you're welcome to stay and sing us your song the one that brought us together

tell your truth in your own words the sting in your heart from the war in your lands

you're welcome to stay you're safe among friends we honor your spirit your maker, forever and ever

	CHORUS: may the next country over be peaceful may the next country over be open and wise may the next country over be peaceful and may sacred traditions survive
you have the face face of a woman face of a woman from the next country over accept our few gifts the seasons are short and sing us your song the one that brought us together show your strength it's needed by all your strong hands of love like the rhythms of rainfall you bringer of life great mother of life we honor your spirit, your maker forever and ever

(CHORUS)

you have the face face of a child face of a child from the next country over

come fish from our banks explore this new land and sing us your song the one that brought us together

you’re a lesson a lesson in courage you’ve lifted our faith by the grace of a smile

you’re welcome to stay you're safe among friends we honor your spirit, your maker forever and ever
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