Across a River and Over the Hill

[@reliablebow]

Thank you for your guiding words, voice and heart, S. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@nllleonard]

Thank you for kind words and roses...

[@elisalouise2678]

I like to think that our dearly departed and all the dead, dematerialized and invisible, walk among us and can see and hear us.... What a touching and beautifuuuuul song .... which seems to come from very far away and from ancient times like often with your songs, dear Nancy !!! Love it !!!!!! 🪟 🐦😺🌹

[@nllleonard]

Hi Elisa! I think that too. I am bad with goodbyes...and don't "move on" easily (if ever) from those I love. I'm really glad you like my song! Thank you once again for your sweet comment and the darling emojis! 🌹

[@jimmymac30]

Your songs are treasure. ❤ Simple yet profound. Beautiful.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you so much, Jimmy! You are very kind.

[@tonynhosaulloofficial145]

Mais uma linda postagem......... seus vídeos são excelentes........ maravilha.... wonderful music and video.....

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much, Tony!

[@ThereseLefebvreComposerPianist]

A pleasure to listen to you... this is so transporting...and dreamy ..... this is intoxicating in such a beautiful and poetic way 🙏🌹

[@nllleonard]

How kind of you, Therese! Thank you so very much for your sweet comment!

[@lynnthepoet4560]

Ohhhh! That is soooo beautiful dear Nancy Brought a tear to my eyes both words and melody 🎶 Thank you for your beautiful songs each one a precious new jewel to discover 🎼🌷🐦

[@nllleonard]

Thank you so much, Lynn! I am so happy that you like my song... and truly appreciate your very kind words! So glad to know you here!

[@DanielDroz]

Fantastic song. Cool mysterious vibe with a hint of hope. Awesome lyrically and excellent performance 👍👍

[@nllleonard]

Thank you again, Daniel! I'm really glad you liked it!

[@InTheDreamRealm]

Very lovely share darling! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much!

[@InTheDreamRealm]

@@nllleonard It was my pleasure my dear! 🌹🌹

[@sallybethstories.voiceartist]

How very beautiful! Love these lyrics and sweet melody

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Sally Beth! How kind of you!

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

Hi Nancy, Beautiful "Across the River& Over the Hill"creation, excellent performance . Thanks for sharing ; have a lovely Day. Warm regards....Bernard🌹

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much for that generous comment, Bernard! It is so very appreciated! Best wishes! NAncy

[@DanielKellyFolkMusic]

No forgiveness required Nancy, grateful for the beautiful music you share. ❤

[@nllleonard]

So good to hear that, Daniel! I really appreciate your sweet comment and kind words! 🌻

[@reliablebow]

Wrapped in a blanket…safe and sound🐝🌹🎶🕯️✨

[@GNTRR]

I enjoyed your beautiful song, thanks for your sharing!! Have a nice day, dear Nancy!

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Aisoke! I'm so happy that you liked it!

[@bamsdram]

Can`t help but like these songs Nancy, you catch the breath of a floating world, every time.

[@nllleonard]

Ah, listen to you! You are so good to me, Jim...and so eloquent, always. Thank you very much, my friend!

[@bamsdram]

I do like to read the words ....@@nllleonard

[@nllleonard]

@@bamsdram I will be happy to share them, Jim. Thank you for asking. :)

[@bamsdram]

Thank you Nancy.@@nllleonard

[@rodbrock4759]

Very beautiful Nancy. I love hearing you/

[@nllleonard]

THank you, Rod! I so appreciate your kind words!

[@manriq47]

They may pass on, but they are always with us… and waiting. Love hearing you sing this original as your dulcimer keeps time like great grandma’s treasured grandfather clock. Your postings are truly gifts. Wishing you and yours peace, love and happiness, dear friend. ~ Mark

[@nllleonard]

I'm so glad you liked it, Mark! I found it still on an old computer that I thought was empty. I'm sure it was just a sketch of an idea as all of mine are. I always have liked repeating melodies that sound like music boxes. I think this is that. Yes, I think they are always with us...and waiting....like you said. Love and blessings to you and yours dear friend! NAncy

[@FedericoBorluzzi]

WOw, what a beautiful melody!

[@nllleonard]

How nice of you, Federico! Thank you so much!

[@gerdenshed]

Again my friend, a beautifully crafted gem of a song. Such evocative imagery you create with your words Nancy. I love this.🌼 Mark.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you again, Mark! I'm really glad that you love this one. I do spend a lot of time in my imagination. Hoping to find one from you very soon! Best wishes to you and your family!

[@KalibaOne]

Wonderful performance , lovely and beautiful my dear friend 🌹

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much, Michael! I really appreciate that!

[@justcallmethelma]

Oh my oh my oh my! This went straight to my heart! Just gorgeous wordswith such soft whispers and such sincere emotions! Oh how I loved this! You gave me goosebumps! Don’t apologize, you could sing everyday and it would always be a blessing! How genuinely beautiful!❤❤

[@nllleonard]

You have a very good memory, Kat! I did this way back then (added some to the music recently) as Anabel's reply! I fell in love with that song when I heard a band called The Duhks sing it at Merlefest...and then yes, Dan shared his beautiful version, too! I started to mention it in the intro and maybe link Anabel, but thought I would just let it be its own song. So glad you liked it!

[@justcallmethelma]

Oh gosh now I completely remember this!!!! Everytime I heard Gabriel I kept thinking this sounds familiar, a certain line kept making me wonder if it was one that you remade but my memory is not what it used to be so I really did think it was brand new! Lol! But I sure do love this catchy tune and beautiful song! I do remember now that it was your answer back. You refreshed my memory!

[@Meowmento]

Man this song has such a nostalgic feel....Intention or not great work.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much.

[@lunagaiaspath5069]

Sorry Nancy!! Never be, :) Your music is nectar to the ears..Another beauty sweet lady :)

[@nllleonard]

Thank you again, Ali! I'm so pleased that you liked it!

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

Oh, so, so wonderful and fantastic, thank you so much my dear friend... Dear morning greetings from Switzerland, your friend Hans-Peter

[@nllleonard]

Thank you sincerely for such a lovely comment, Hans-Peter! My warmest greetings back to you from Georgia! NAncy

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

@@nllleonard 💖🙏 you're welcome my dear friend Nancy and thank you so much. I wish you a wonderful and fulfilling evening

[@nllleonard]

@@Foto-PoesieUndMusik And the same to you, Hans-Peter! Thank you again.

[@Foto-PoesieUndMusik]

@@nllleonard 💖🙏

[@reliablebow]

Guiding us through the night to the Light. You do that so well my FRiend. Such a beautiful melody and your voice stellar. Grand Song!🕯️🪶🪁

[@nllleonard]

Thank you so much, B. Most of it was recorded some time ago and my voice was for the most part stronger then. I'm really happy you like the song! Thank you for the feather, the kite and the candle! I know they will help me along the way! 🌻

[@reliablebow]

@@nllleonard You’re very welcome🌹

[@fvfrau]

You brighten my day, dear Nancy ♡! Love your voice and videos very much. Sending a big hug from germany xx

[@nllleonard]

Hello, dear Grit! Thank you so much for your visit and your very kind words! I look forward to sharing more of your wonderful creativity and hope to hear from you again sometime soon! xx

[@turtledrum7386]

You've heard me say this before, dear Nancy, but I so want to say it again. I'm so taken by the way your songs cherish not only your words, but also the spaces between them. What a beautiful song you've here today! I'm so glad that you opened your door wide for the Muse and kept that gorgeous dulcimer within reach. Two songs for us this week? How very blessed we are .....across the river and over the hill. xo

[@nllleonard]

Hello, dear LInda! I'm not so very far away from you, and surely do keep an eye out for my friend! Thank you so much for listening carefully to another one...and for leaving such a sweet comment for me here! Hope you are stronger day by day and can better enjoy your life now. Sending love and best wishes, always! x

[@Warum679]

I forgive you , a heartly song Nancy .

[@nllleonard]

I am glad, Andreas. Thank you!

[@happyandphilosophyjoycat]

Incredible music video, subbed, like it.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you very much!

[@justcallmethelma]

Oh gosh remember how much we both loved how Dan did that Annabelle song (Annabelle, Annabelle where did you go) something like that years ago? Thus has that same feeling for me, it’s got that haunting my beautiful catchy tune, such similiar feelings in both songs! Think this is my new favorite of yours! I love love love this!

[@nllleonard]

Wow...I'm really glad it struck a chord with you, Kat! LIke I said in my other reply, I recorded most of it way back then...and I found it stranded on a dead computer the other day. It took a while to get it off and to make it play. I'm glad it meant something to you, too!

[@MrRayzer1]

Lovely to hear another one, Nancy. Beautiful, as always :)

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Ray! You are most kind! :)

[@michaelhermiston]

well, you certainly had me wrapped up in my thoughts over this one...such a beautiful song replete with soothing and hopeful images...you can't surpass "across the river and over the hill" as a bucolic paradise.... the line "freedom comes for everyone" kinda summarizes the delightful paradox for me....do we dance in great delight after our earthly woes melt away, or do we dance in great delight as our earthly woes melt away .... as you know i've recently lost a dear one, and i truly wonder as i frequently imagine him...is there a bike path across the river and over the hill....thanks for the beautiful tune.

[@nllleonard]

I have had you on my mind lately, Michael, you and your father. I even mentioned you to my daughter last night. She studied at a flute camp in Lunenburg...I may have told you before...and I was actually talking to her about my extremely talented friend who lives there...whose very interesting father had passed on recently. I am thankful that you had such a sweet connection with this very special loved one for so many years. It must have been a great blessing and no doubt a very hard letting go. I hope you will share more about him. I am sure he would inspire a great many wonderful songs. Thank you Michael! It was so good to hear from you!

[@nissi.k]

This is very beautiful! You have the most tender and ethereal writing! I really enjoy listening to this slightly plaintive consoling song! Thank you! 🙌🤍🕊

[@nllleonard]

Thank you for coming to listen again, Nissi! I'm really glad you did enjoy my song...and I so appreciate your sweet comment. 🌹

[@nissi.k]

@@nllleonard My pleasure! 🌺🌸

[@oldnrone]

I have lost a lot...but I've still got them faded pictures in my drawer...I will always have them.

[@nllleonard]

Me too, Guy. I don't forget.

[@zepp2498]

As my english is not perfect, I have to try to also 'feel'. For me 'over the hill' is maybe...about getting old, or older. Anyway , I enjoy this song very much: it's beautiful, deep.....and I am so happy to hear you sing: great song, Nancy: well done Big like 👍. As for 'age', I like this quote ' Age is an issue of mind and matter: if you don't mind, it doesn't matter'.

[@nllleonard]

Dear Joseph....thank you so much! I don't mind so it doesn't matter! 😉 (Great quote!) Your English is very good, friend! I sang about "passing over" and that is a figure of speech we use sometimes, meaning a person has died. So she is dead, but not gone. 🤔 Over the hill CAN indeed mean getting old, but here, I just meant that she is still nearby....keeping watch," from across a river and over the hill"... I'm so pleased that you liked my song and that you let me know. Thank you, Joseph!

[@zepp2498]

Thank you Nancy for this explanation: Now I understand better. One day we will know...what is on the other side...yes, 'dead, but not gone'.

[@jamesfdonaldson]

As ever Nancy, the lyrics are fine, and you've got a clarity on the vocal here , And, a confident , solid pick on the dulcimer. I was about to watch this , the other day , when I realised that I hadn't shown Megan ( missus ) Blue Horse....so we listened to that , and I forgot all about this one. ( ha ha ) stay safe.

[@nllleonard]

HI JIm! Well, seems we are surrering similar afflictions! I read your comment the other day and thought I had replied! I am sorry! Thank you for coming back to listen here...and thank you for listening to Blue Horse with your Megan! I really appreciate you both! My best wishes and blessings to each of you!

[@Busywave]

Very beautiful. I sure enjoyed listening.

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Mark! I answered your comment first, but looks like my reply disappeared! I was really glad to see your comment pop up here so quickly that day! Thank you so much for coming to listen!

[@tps607]

Nancy! The minute I saw "Over the hill" in the title I knew the song must be about me! Having listened now, I know that's not the case. It is a lovely song...you could post these every day and everyone would listen!

[@nllleonard]

You are so funny, Tom! Pretty sure I am further over that hill than you are... but I never paid much attention to numbers. Thanks for being such a good friend for so long! Always a delight to find you here listening and I so appreciate what you said! 🌻

[@tps607]

@@nllleonard better we don't get in a numbers contest...ha ha. I remember writing "...17 or70, it's all a state of mind, and the heart remains the same..." sounds good on paper... but it's not the same in life, I think

[@kajwilhelm]

Beautiful stuff, Nancy! Thanks, hope all is good over there? : )

[@nllleonard]

Hi Kaj! So glad to find you here, my friend! Thank you for your kind words! Okay here. Hope you are doing well!

[@kajwilhelm]

Jap, all is good here too : )

[@johnleonamnoiz9931]

I LIKE YOUR SONG NANCY!!

[@nllleonard]

Thank you so much, John-Leon! Love and blessings!

[@onewomanandsomesongs]

Wow, this is so beautiful, Nancy. Not only are the words pure poetic perfection, but your performance is so mesmerizing.....love your strum and vocals here. May we all be comforted safely to the light...across the river and over the hill. :) Janet

[@nllleonard]

HI Janet! I am so happy that you liked this one! I found it in an old computer...all by itself....and spent an afternoon trying to rescue it and bring it back to life. It was worth it if you enjoyed it! I added a few extra chords to try to spruce it up. Yes, I definitely will be looking for that light when the time comes. THanks so very much for your generosity and kindness, dear Janet!

[@eatonjohnrobert]

I’ve been meaning to ask, what kind of guitar do you play Nancy. The instrument along with your LoFi recording technique gives it this delicious jangle that I’ve always liked.

[@nllleonard]

Here, I am playing a four-string upright dulcimer, John. I like the twang very much myself! Or jangle...as you nicely described. :) I'm glad that you like it... and always pleased when you come listen! Thank you!

[@eatonjohnrobert]

Actually, you should apologize for going months without posting.

[@nllleonard]

Ha! Actually, I should! Life gets too doggone busy..but I miss my friends when I am away too long! Thanks, John!

[@ingridgott]

hermoso so beautiful guide you safely to the light

[@nllleonard]

Thank you, Ingrid! I so appreciate that!