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Izboushka, Izboushka! Special Ukraine Release

by Alexander James Adams

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    This is a special release in which ALL of the proceeds I collect will be equally split between Unicef Ukraine and Happy Paw Charity Foundation of Ukraine. All donations of $10 or more will receive a second download from Fox Amoore. $20 or more receives a third download from Betsy Tinney.
    Please help rescue and protect the children and animals during this terrible moment in their country's history.
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The legend of Baba Yaga belongs to many Slovic countries. She was a fearsome creature who should never be trifled with. If you wanted something from her, you had to prove you were clever, kind, and pure-hearted or she would shred you to pieces and eat you. Her challenges were never easy, but with help from those who understood her, you could triumph and then she would deal with you fairly. A lesson that some people should learn well before making demands of her people.

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Izbuoushka, Izboushka!
Music & Lyrics by Alexander James Adams


In the forest dark and deep, there lies a house that does not sleep,
But runs about on chicken feet within its yard
It is Baba Yaga’s house, kept well by cat and dog and mouse
Protected by three knights that roust the heavens hard.

SPINNING ROUND AND TURNING BOUND
WITH CHIMNEY FIRE BURNING DOWN
SURROUNDED BY A GATE OF BONES
WITH LIGHTED SKULLS TO SEE!
IZBOUSHKA, IZBOUSHKA!
TURN THY BACK AGAINST THE FOREST
AND THY FRONT TO ME!


Enter through the gate of bones, but listen to the creaks and moans
And use some oil to grease the zones of rust and wear.
Feed the dog and cat and mouse before you call up to the house
Show kindness to the ones who grouse that you find there

(chorus)

If you’re good and brave and true
Baba Yaga will not eat you-
If you act with kindness of heart
Baba Yaga won’t tear you apart!

Do your chores as you are told, then Baba Yaga will not scold
And let your troubles all unfold but keep your smile
When you work with love and light, you gain it back from those in sight
Who also suffer also from the blight of Yaga’s trial

(chorus)

Dawn and Noon and Night ride on and soon a month or so is gone
Your work is just a marathon and yet you stand
With the help of secret friends, your list of housework finally ends

And Baba Yaga must attend your deal as planned

(chorus)
IZBOUSHKA, IZBOUSHKA!
TURN THY BACK AGAINST THE FOREST
AND THY FRONT TO ME!

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released April 1, 2022
Alexander James Adams: Vocal, Fiddle, Shaker Egg
Besty Tinney: Cello
Fox Amoore: Piano, Keyboard

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Alexander James Adams Redmond, Washington

From the Land of Fae comes the Faerie Tale Minstrel with songs and stories of days gone by and futures yet to come. Guitar and fiddle support a voice that enchants the ear and comforts the heart. Jigs and reels, lust and lullabye, the magic and music are there for those that believe. ... more

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