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Red Ribbon

from Full of Filk by Cathy McManamon

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This song was part of a First Birthday recording for a very special little boy named Evan in 2004. (I never need sing the "Poopy Pants" or "Hey, Mr. Fussy" songs again!) For his first Christmas, I wrapped his present with a shiny red satin ribbon, which became as important to him as the actual present. May we all hold on to that wonder and joy of a first Christmas!

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My red, red ribbon
My long, red ribbon
My red, red ribbon is so pretty
It's shiny and soft and I love it a lot
My red, red ribbon is just for me

I found it on a present wrapped really tight
My mommy had to cut it loose 'cause I had pulled with all my might
I got it free and took it home with me that very day
And when I'm feeling dow, with my red ribbon I will play

My red, red ribbon
My long, red ribbon
My red, red ribbon is so pretty
It's shiny and soft and I love it a lot
My red, red ribbon is just for me

I take it everywhere I go, I think it's pretty grand
I've traveled near and far with my red ribbon in my hand
They say I'll have to give it up, leave it behind someday
But right now it is here with me and with it I will play

My red, red ribbon
My long, red ribbon
My red, red ribbon is so pretty
It's shiny and soft and I love it a lot
My red, red ribbon is just for me

Now I'm growing up and my red ribbon's getting old
I've dragged it down the dusty roads, left it out in the cold
It's frayed and frazzled, faded too, but I still love it so
It reminds me of my childhood joy and playtime long ago

My red, red ribbon
My long, red ribbon
My red, red ribbon is so pretty
It's shiny and soft and I love it a lot
My red, red ribbon is just for me
My red, red ribbon is just for me.

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from Full of Filk, released October 6, 2023

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Cathy McManamon Chicago, Illinois

Cathy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/drummer in Chicago who occasionally performs solo, but more often in the Pegasus Award-winning duo Random Fractions (with Jason Neerenberg. She is the former drummer for the filk rock band Toyboat.

Cathy is also a studio musician and arranger for Canticles Productions & Dreamflight Theatrical Gymnastics, a drum circle facilitator, and a guitar teacher. ... more

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