by Kaitie Ty Warren
© 2022/2025
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Kaitie says: This song came originally as “Thank You, John” when my friend and mentor John Argue passed away unexpectedly. I will forever be thankful to all he brought to his life, and all he brought to mine and the lives of so many others. I’ll post the original at the bottom of this page. That version of this song can go into a collection of songs I’ve created to honor specific individuals, but I wanted a version that resonated more in group moments. I believe John would agree with the importance of that.
In LRC and BAS we often sing “Thank you Songs,” and “Thank you, Choir.”
I’d like this song to have permission to be adapted for whomever or whatever you or your singing group need to thank.
Thank you, [name]
Thank you, [god/dess]
Thank you, [event]
Several songleaders have a culture of thanking songs after singing them. I am not one of those songleaders – I prefer to let each moment after a song contain whatever it naturally contains, be it silence, applause, breath… However, I do really feel grateful to these songs and the medicine they carry, and will happily sing my gratitude in song. So I have recorded this song, and named it, as Thank You, Songs.
Video Below
Original: Thank You, John
an improvised musical moment upon hearing of John Argue’s passing. What an incredible gift his life, service, and life’s work is.