Kuimba: Music/Lyrics
My Friend The Blue Jay
Personnel- Lark Bowerman, lead and backup vocals, kokirika; Kris Bowerman, backup vocals, djembe, percussion; John Waller, 'djembe set' (large djembe, hi-hat, cymbal - played with one hand and one stick); Don Keller, electric bass
Ayeh, ayeh My friend the Blue Jay!
Ho hey Aiyeh! My friend the Blue Jay. Always has a lot to say! Patrols the Oak tree all day. In a most official way. "Folks like us should stay away" Is what I think I hear him say.
Ayeh, ayeh My friend the Blue Jay!
Ho hey Aiyeh! My Friend the Kris Jay. Always has a lot to say! Patrols the campground all day. In a most official way. “Folks should be respectful now — Just watch and I will show you how!”
Ayeh, ayeh My friend the Blue Jay!
Ho hey aiyeh! My friend the Blue Jay. Gath’ring acorns all the day. And quickly stashing them away — It's a long, long working day! Some he’ll eat, the rest he leaves. So one day there will be more trees.
Ayeh, ayeh My friend the Blue Jay!
Ho hey aiyeh! My friend the Kris Jay. Wakes up at the break of day. And gets his drum and starts to play. An enchanting roundelay. Soon the Forest fills with sound And Blue Jay dances all around!
Ayeh, ayeh My friend the Blue Jay!