Sing!

Sing!

Our amazing tech producer Benjamin has used your words to create the lyrics for Sing Carnival!*  We want YOU to all get involved and join in. Here’s how:

You can see the lyrics below and download them here

Download a sample of the song with the backing or the backing track on its own.

You can go solo or get your friends and family together either at home or virtually. Then film or record just your vocals and send it to us for broadcast on Virtual Carnival day itself.

 Finally, send your recordings to artistic_producer@cowleyroadworks.org

Please note:

The arrangement and orchestration are subject to change on the final version. When sending in your songs and music via film or sound recordings you are also giving Cowley Road Works consent to distribute this content.
Every effort will be made to use your content, but we can’t guarantee to use everything we receive.

Verse 1

With the midday sun upon us

The traders line the streets

The smells of the Caribbean

The home-grown feasts

 

The artists raise their voices

Sound systems start to thump

We’ll paint the street with the ink of

Community love

 

Verse 2

A procession of many nations

Marches to the drums

Colours and creations

The works of art

 

No you can’t describe this feeling

Of this once a year greeting

Oxfords heart is beating

And I want more, so I say

 

Pre-Chorus

(Take me back) to the sunshine

(Take me back) to the best time

(Take me back) to tradition

Of dance, food and love

Chorus (X2)

All the senses are touching me

Happy people are running free

Friends and family are smiling

At Cowley Road Carnival

Verse 3

People come together

Stepping to the sound

The horns politely protest

The bass responds

Because you can’t describe this feeling

Of this once a year greeting

Oxford’s heart is beating

And I want more, so I say

 

Pre-Chorus (X1)

 

Chorus (X2)                                                                                                                                                       

Bridge

Find some inspiration, in your own street

Find a revelation, in shared beliefs

Create a temporary nation, with your feet

Take the time to listen…

(Break) 

Chorus (X2)

Outro

Take me back (X8)