More Running Rhythms

The following chants were composed and recited (in my head) as I was running.

4/4 time, 3 Beats On

In 4/4 time, with 4 foot strikes per measure, words spoken on first three beats:

i.

there’s a path
there’s a path
that was closed
that was closed
up until
up until
late last fall
late last fall

ii.

there’s a bridge
there’s a bridge
at the top
at the top
look at it
look at it
never stop
never stop

4/4 time, 2 Beats On

In 4/4 time, with 4 foot strikes per measure, words spoken on beats 1 and 3:

there was
a hill
there was
a hill
that I
climbed up
that I
climbed up
now that
I’m done
slow down
the run
now that
I’m done
slow down
the run

4/4 time, Half note, 2 quarter notes

In 4/4 time, with 4 foot strikes per measure, words spoken on beats 1, 3, and 4:

I   need to
go   slower
so   that my
pulse will lower

Chanting in the Rain

sept 11/RUN

I am running
in the soft rain
will it stop now?
Never again

Rain is falling
on my shoulder
rain is falling
on my knee

Rain is falling
on my elbow
and it’s dropping
from that tree

pitter patter
pitter patter
pitter patter
drip drip drop

pitter patter
pitter patter
drip drop drip drop
drip drop drip drop

Recorded Chants