C Here is a story FC Of a wonderful woman G She did good well F C She did good well Am Storyteller, writer G Mother and fighter FGC Books were her children She was a character Right from the start A curious child A curious child Translator, traveler Story unraveler A valued Vermonter A tiny old giant With the will of the wind was The great Almera The great Almera "Never stop trying Keep your mind flying" She taught young Dorothy The young in Europe Were hurting and hungry After World War 1 World War 1 Youthful yanks Put their pennies in banks With Dorothy in the lead The Great Deprsssion Made its mark Vermont was poor Vermont was poor Dolly had a dream A money-making scheme Welcome in the visitors That was a story FC Of a wonderful woman G She did good well FC She did good well Am Storyteller, writer G Mother and fighter FGC Books were her children(repeat 3)

C H O R U S: F Lover of the living F Always giving C A painter of words was she FC Her gifts are alive EAm With Spirit and pride D7G Thanks to Dorothy       C H O R U S: F Lover of the living F Always giving C A painter of words was she FC Her gifts are alive EAm With Spirit and pride D7G Thanks to Dorothy

A Very Special Thank You to "Union Elementary School Parent's Group" for sponsoring
an Artist-In-Residence Program that assisted us in composing this song.

Thank You, Jon Gailmor for helping us create this memorable song. You did good well!

Mr. Rich Davidian, (musician, teacher) was especially generous. He used his recording studio to help us record this song. We appreciate all his time and knowledge.