HaMavdil is a traditional song for Saturday havdalah. I learned this one melody and turned it into a new song, writing new English words to it.
https://soundcloud.com/cricketmice/havdalah-glimmer-bring-that
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day is done, the moon is rising,
Stars are in the night sky shining,
If you kiss me it’s not surprising,
That you love me by day and night
Cinnamon cloves, allspice ginger,
Turn the lights a little dimmer,
See the havdalah candle glimmer
Let us bless this Saturday night!
(Chorus)
Bring that day that’s not day or night,
But is the day beyond all sight,
Elijah raise the trumpet tonight -
redemption arrives at midnight
Beat your swords into plough shares,
And don’t stop (yet,) don’t stop there,
Make your plough into harps for prayer
And let David’s harp play all night
The lion shall lay down with the lamb
You will have peace in the land
tigers with rams, panthers with deer,
Peace, peace for the far and near
A waltz goes one two three, one two
And ballet needs a special shoe
But A tango is built for two
Let’s dance together all night!
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Key: F?
melody notes:
Chorus:
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I heard this melody at the Jews of color mishpacha retreat. Since I learned it by ear, I did not learn it precisely so my melody is slightly different. The closest version online is here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=IkCXedzGkzn1tAh3&v=MDANN9n_J2c&feature=youtu.be , described as a yekkish (german) melody. My transcription may also be inaccurate
