Circle of Blessings

[Intro](Steady, rhythmic water drum beat and rattle)He-ya, ho-wa, hi-ya, ho-wa...Ne-ne-ya, ho-wa, hi-ya, he-ne. [Verse 1] Awake in the beauty of the morning light, The Holy People walked and made the world so bright. From the sacred mountains to the valleys wide, Creation is breathing with the Creator inside. [Chorus]Hi-ya, hi-ya, ho-wa, he-ne, Giving thanks for the life given unto me. With a heart full of peace, walking in beauty's way, We praise the Great Spirit for another new day.Ho-wa, hi-ya, ke-ya, yana. [Verse 2] The rivers that flow and the evergreen pine, Remind us our spirits are sacred and divine. Every breath is a gift, every heartbeat a prayer, Blessings surround us everywhere. [Chorus]Hi-ya, hi-ya, ho-wa, he-ne, Giving thanks for the life given unto me. With a heart full of peace, walking in beauty's way, We praise the Great Spirit for another new day.Ho-wa, hi-ya, ke-ya, yana. [Bridge] From the fire's warm glow to the stars above, We honor the earth with humility and love.Hózhǫ́, hózhǫ́, na-aghá-hózhǫ́...(Walk in beauty, walk in harmony) [Outro]He-ya, ho-wa, hi-ya, ho-wa...All is well. All is blessed.(Fading out with the slow, steady beat of the drum)