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This song was created during a Monty Harper songwriting residency at Sangre Ridge Elementary School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and was recorded live during the students' performance for parents and classmates on October 3, 2014.

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Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
It's only a two month boat trip
Sailing across the sea
Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
Sparkling with gold and silver
It's a wonderful place to be

Come get an encomienda
You'll own your own piece of land
The natives will care for your cattle
The ranch that they build will be grand
New Spain is brimming with riches
The natives will work while you slack
They'll dig a mine for your silver and gold
And they hardly ever fight back

Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
It's only a two month boat trip
Sailing across the sea
Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
Sparkling with gold and silver
It's a wonderful place to be

Come be a priest in a mission
Think of the souls you can save
Converting the natives to Catholics
Teaching them how to behave
Come be a proud Spanish soldier
Stationed at St. Augustine
Native Timucuas will feed you
And keep your sword sparkling clean

Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
It's only a two month boat trip
Sailing across the sea
Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me
Sparkling with gold and silver
It's a wonderful place to be

Ven a la nueva Espana
Come to New Spain with me

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from Mystery, Mutiny, Riches, and Rebellion, released October 23, 2014
Written and performed by Sinclair's 5th grade class with help from Monty Harper. Artwork by Maggie Middlebrook. This project was made possible with support from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

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Monty Harper helps 3rd-5th grade students create and perform original songs that make meaningful connections.

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