Lyrics Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention

Best Wishes

Long may the sun shine on your bones and on your skin

Long may good fortune shine upon your kith and kin

Long may the laughter lines grow into your face

Long may you mastermind a perfect state of grace

May you always love and season well and keep good company

May you always act and reason well, wherever you may be

And long may the music keep you gentle and in thrall

And long may its beauty shine to pleasure one and all

Long may your passion take a stand against all wrongs

And long may the fashion last that welcomes all your songs

Long may your journey take you down a friendly road

And long may you learn the ways that lighten up your load

May you always keep good melody and never lose your key

May you always keep your memory and keep your spirit free

And long may the music keep you underneath its spell

And long may you keep it live and always play it well