The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. One of the accused individuals was Dorcas Good, the young daughter of Sarah Good, another accused witch. Dorcas was only about four years old at the time, making her one of the youngest individuals to be arrested and accused during the trials..
Could this be magic?
Or could this be love?
Chorus Reprise And I see Lonely ships upon the water harmony Better save the women and children first Sail away with someone s daughter harmony Better save the women and children first Edward. 1 - 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4 Out up on the islands on a cool summer night, Buddy, you don t have to worry - take your time What you need is on the menu, and you ll get it tonight Buddy, you ve got womens on your mind Pre-chorus harmony Could this be Magic.
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Could tgis be magic
Out up on the islands on a cool summer night,
Buddy, you don't have to worry - take your time
What you need is on the menu, and you'll get it tonight
Buddy, you've got womens on your mind
Could this be Magic?
Or could this be love?
Could this turn tragic -
You know that magic often does.
Lonely ships upon the water (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
I hear music on the landing, and(might be 'then' instead of 'and') there's laughter in the air
Just could be a boat is coming in
Yeah, you're leaning back and yeah, foot's tappin
/ain't got your head right
There's a full moon out tonight, baby let's begin
Could this be magic?
Or could this be love?
uh-oh!
and I said,
Could this turn tragic -
You know that magic often does.
Lonely ships upon the water (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
Edward? (as in Eddie, as in their lead guitarist)
Could this be magic?
Or could this be love?
Could this turn tragic -
You know that magic often does.
Lonely ships upon the water (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony)
Better save the women and children first
1 - 2 - 1, 2, 3, 4 Out up on the islands on a cool summer night, Buddy, you don't have to worry - take your time What you need is on the menu, and you'll get it tonight Buddy, you've got womens on your mind Pre-chorus: (harmony) Could this be Magic? Or could this be love? Could this turn tragic - You know that magic often does. Chorus/Reprise: And I see Lonely ships upon the water (harmony) Better save the women and children first Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony) Better save the women and children first I hear music on the landing, and(might be 'then' instead of 'and') there's laughter in the air Just could be a boat is coming in Yeah, you're leaning back and yeah, foot's tappin /ain't got your head right There's a full moon out tonight, baby let's begin and she said Pre-Chorus: (harmony) Could this be magic? Or could this be love? uh-oh! and I said, Could this turn tragic - You know that magic often does. Chorus/Reprise: And I see Lonely ships upon the water (harmony) Better save the women and children first Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony) Better save the women and children first Edward? (as in Eddie, as in their lead guitarist) (starts solo) Thank you (continues solo) and she says, Pre-Chorus: (harmony) Could this be magic? Or could this be love? (just Dave) And I say, (harmony) Could this turn tragic - You know that magic often does. Chorus/Reprise: And I see Lonely ships upon the water (harmony) Better save the women and children first Sail away with someone's daughter (harmony) Better save the women and children first Yes sir.
Could this turn tragic -
You know that magic often does.
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Reviews for "Dorcas Johnson: A Tale of Survival during the Salem Witch Trials"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I found "Dorcas Salem Witch Trials" to be quite disappointing. The plot was extremely predictable and lacked any depth or originality. The characters were one-dimensional and did not evoke any emotional connection from me. Additionally, the writing style was lackluster, with grammar and spelling errors scattered throughout the book. Overall, I expected much more from this novel and was left unsatisfied.
2. Mark - 1 star - "Dorcas Salem Witch Trials" was a complete bore. The storyline dragged on and on without any real purpose. The characters were uninteresting and their actions felt forced and unnatural. The setting also lacked detail and depth, making it difficult for me to visualize the scenes. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and well-written historical novel.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to read "Dorcas Salem Witch Trials," but sadly, it did not live up to my expectations. The plot was underdeveloped and lacked intrigue. The dialogue felt forced and unrealistic, which made it hard for me to connect with the characters. Additionally, the pacing was inconsistent, with some chapters dragging on while others felt rushed. Overall, I found this book to be a missed opportunity and did not enjoy the reading experience.