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Donut
04-01-2008, 06:17 AM
A New Lyrical Challenge!

Thanks to everyone who has been leaving suggestions for lyrics in the Suggest a Song Thread! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28181) :)

This months song was suggested by Omiof5. :tup:

The song for April is - "Our Children" From the Musical Ragtime. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty.

Here are the lyrics :

"Or Children" Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.

MOTHER
How they play
Finding treasure in the sand
They're forever hand in hand,
Our children.

TATEH
How they laugh
She has never laughed like this

MOTHER
Every waking moment, bliss.

BOTH
Our children.

TATEH
See them running down the beach
Children run so fast...

MOTHER
Toward the future...

TATEH
From the past.

MOTHER
How they dance.
Unembarrassed and alone

BOTH
Hearing music of their own,
Our children.

TATEH
One so fair,

MOTHER
And the other, lithe and dark

BOTH
Solemn joy and sudden spark
Our children
See them running down the beach
Children run so fast
Toward the future
From the past
There they stand,
Making footprints in the sand
And forever, hand in hand
Our children.
Two small lives,
Silhouetted by the blue
One like me
And one like you
Our children.
Our children.


TO HEAR THIS SONG CLICK THE LINK BELOW - WARNING! THIS LINK TAKES YOU TO ANOTHER SITE, IT MAY TAKE A WHILE TO LOAD AND DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR SPEAKERS ON!

Ragtime - Our Children (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yFVWA6dNMHk)

THE RULES

It couldn’t be easier!
1. Create a layout using this months' song lyrics. You may use all of the lyrics, part of the lyrics, or even just the title.

2. You can use any kit you choose for your layout, but please remember to credit the designers for their kits, and use DSP product codes as keywords.
( If you are unsure what this means or how to do this check out the instructions HERE (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11486&highlight=giving+credit) ) Also don't forget to credit the artist for their lyrics!

3. Post your layout using the lyrics for this month, to the Lyrical Challenge Gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=766) if possible :) by Midnight EST WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 2008 and post a link in this forum to your layout.
**YOU MUST LINK TO YOUR LAYOUT IN THIS THREAD** We don't want anyone who posts a layout to miss out, so please make sure you have let us know about your layout here, even if it is in another gallery doing a spot of multi tasking that’s fine, so long as you link to it here.

( Please note that this challenge now runs for one FULL month, FIRST to LAST day! )

Everyone who enters a layout that meets these requirements is eligible for the end of the month poll! Up to 20 layouts will be chosen from the lyrical challenge November entries’s for the poll.
The winner of the poll will receive a $3.99 voucher to the DSP store courtesy of DSP. The more layouts you enter, the better chance YOU have of winning!!



Click here to go to the Lyrical Challenge Gallery! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=766)

Donut
04-01-2008, 06:33 AM
The March poll is HERE! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=446965#post446965) If you haven't voted yet go and take a look, there were some gorgeous layouts for March! :)

scamptx
04-01-2008, 07:00 AM
Wonderful song for scrapping! WTG Omi!

omio
04-01-2008, 10:00 AM
Oh, I'm excited! :yahoo: From the first time I heard this song during a theater performance of Ragtime, the lyrics have filled my head with visions of little ones in our family. Always thought the idea of children running toward the future and from the past especially poignant. Thank you for the choice, Donut. :tup:

P.S. And such praise from the Spotlight Member for April! Hooray, Scampy!!! :clap:

krusho
04-01-2008, 11:05 AM
:clap:

caraffle
04-01-2008, 12:43 PM
Have never heard the song but the Lyrics will be fun to play with......now to find the right picture.

jas7274
04-02-2008, 09:50 PM
OMG!!! I have the layout in my head, Now I just need to go and get the picture!!! Great song!

Donut
04-06-2008, 05:46 PM
The poll for March has now closed and we have a winner!!:yahoo:

Drumroll please....

congratulations....zannella1108 :clap: :yahoo:

I will be sending you a PM shortly.

You can see Zanellas gorgeous layout here - http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=247973&ppuser=63079

Thanks to everyone who entered and everyone who voted this month!

Caro
04-06-2008, 05:59 PM
wowowo beautiful lyrics

dawn-in-nz
04-07-2008, 05:24 AM
When I read your post with the lyrics I thought I have the PERFECT photo for those lyrics - not sure it's the perfect LO but I tried!

Our Children (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=253429)

janetklm
04-10-2008, 04:16 PM
Here's mine:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=254122

frog2
04-10-2008, 08:21 PM
Here's mine:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=254165&ppuser=60910

Donut
04-22-2008, 10:40 PM
Gorgeous layous so far! There's one week left, so plenty of time to get in more layouts with these beautiful lyrics!

omio
04-24-2008, 12:21 AM
This is the song I've been waiting for and I don't know if I'll be able to do it. :cry: I'm head (volunteer) of a scholarship foundation and this is our VERY busy month. Hope I'll be able to do it, though -- off to enjoy your beautiful layouts. :tup:

Donut
04-27-2008, 05:03 AM
Omi, I know you will use these lyrics at some point, whether its as part of this challenge or at a later date, and either way you will end up with a beautiful layout to treasure, so please don't feel bad and don't bust a gut trying to get everything done at once!! :)

scamptx
04-30-2008, 05:02 AM
I'm not sure where this month went, but I know this was one I wanted to do as well. Omi, you and I may just have to remind each other to not let the lyrics slip away and do it later.

Donut
04-30-2008, 05:45 AM
I was just thinking the exact same thing Scamptx...how can it be MAY tomorrow?! Someone is stealing the weeks this year!
Or am I just getting old?!

littlekiwi
04-30-2008, 05:49 AM
I'm sure this was one of many challenges that slipped my mind this month!! Will try and remember to get on to this challenge next month

omio
04-30-2008, 10:40 AM
I'm not sure where this month went, but I know this was one I wanted to do as well. Omi, you and I may just have to remind each other to not let the lyrics slip away and do it later.

Since I've been waiting for this song to be chosen, think I'll give myself a treat and take some time today to do it. Guess this has just been a very busy month for everyone -- seems like it slipped away quickly.

omio
04-30-2008, 05:23 PM
I'm so disappointed to have to post this before it's the way I want it, but a Little League game and a hot dog dinner at the park are pulling me away. :love2:

Footprints in the Sand (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=257595&nocache=1)

Donut
05-01-2008, 01:01 AM
Well I think its perfect Omi! Thanks for playing! :)
This months challenge is now closed, I will get the poll up just as soon as feeding time at the zoo is over!

Donut
05-01-2008, 06:16 AM
Polls Up!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31487

Go VOTE!! :)