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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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In 1587 John White and his daughter
And 115 colonists sailed across the water
To Roanoke Island on the New World shore
They expected help, but the natives made war
They planted their corn and a baby was born
They named her Virginia Dare !

Roanoke
Roanoke
Mystery of the lost colony
Roanoke

They needed some assistance; food was running low
The colonists insisted John White should go
He left his daughter and her baby there
And he sailed for England with a hope and a prayer
That he’d make good speed and soon succeed
To save his colony

Roanoke
Roanoke
Mystery of the lost colony
Roanoke

John White had some trouble finding ships and men
Still he was persistent; he tried and tried again
Warfare and pirates kept him away
It wasn’t till his granddaughter’s third birthday
When he finally felt grand for his boat hit land
On the Island of Roanoke

Roanoke
Roanoke
Mystery of the lost colony
Roanoke

But there was no one there to greet him; no one there at all
Just the word Croatoan carved into the wall
No sign of struggle, no sign of attack
Then a hurricane sent poor John White back
Virginia and her mother and 115 others
Were never seen again!

Roanoke
Roanoke
Mystery of the lost colony
Roanoke
Ohhhhh

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from Mystery, Mutiny, Riches, and Rebellion, released October 23, 2014
Written and performed by Riggs' 5th grade class with help from Monty Harper. Artwork by Maliya Naree Shilling. 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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