Highland Skies (Goroka's Calling)
Verse 1
From the shores of Manus Island, took a flight into the night
Air Niugini brought me to the city's bright light.
( roots male Harmonies)Woke up in Pom City, four-thirty on the clock
Sky is still sleeping, gotta beat the rush, gotta beat the block.
Had my bath and got my clothes, waiting for the sun to show
Six AM, I grab my bags, down the stairs I quickly go.
Chorus
The driver's waiting in the early morning gray
(Call and Response)Taking me to the airport, I am on my way
Flying high on Air Niugini's wings so wide
To the Eastern Highlands, with my team right by my side
(Echo call Response), Goroka's calling, with work to be done
Underneath the mountain sun.
Verse 2
( counter melody duet)The Fokker jet, it roared up to the terminal gate
Our seven-member team, we couldn't wait
( close Harmonies) Landed in the Highlands, a brand new scene
Hopped in two taxis, a dedicated team
Drove across the town to three ECE schools
( spoken word) Working with the teachers, sharing all our tools
A day of service, a day of giving back
Helping build the future, keeping it on track.
Bridge
(Question and Answer)The sun began to settle. A long day's work is through
We arrived at GK Lodge with a weary crew
Checked in at the counter, got the room key in my hand
(Echo effects)A moment's rest is needed in this beautiful land.
Outro
(UnisonDuet), beautiful Goroka, yu nicepla town
Planty man meri raun lo street, good people , walking up and down. Nice place to be. It's a nice place to be
(Octave Doubling) Ples clean with flowers, buildings standing tall
So many shops and people, I can hear the highway's call.
( Harmonized duet) More trucks are moving now, out the Simbu way
From Goroka to Kainantu, ending a long day.
Kassam Pass igo daun, down to Waterais
( Unison Duet) Lusim go long Ramu Sugar, under Highland skies.
Yeah, under Highland skies.
(Repeat chorus)
ooooo.........oooo.......mmmmmmmm. (end with music)
