'Oh Florence'. -  An original song and tribute to the amazing Florence Nightingale by Mark Sharman
Channel: Mark Sharman
Date: 08/10/2023

Florence Nightingale

My new song is about a remarkable woman who with intellect, passion and love for others, helped lead a revolution in healthcare across the world. Renowned globally for her work, Florence Nightingale is seen as the founder of modern nursing, but was also key in encouraging changes in sanitation and disease prevention in public health, using data and statistics to support her work. A pioneer in that area too. 

Words and music by Mark Sharman
Copyright Mark Sharman October 2023

#florencenightingale #medicine #nursing #originalmusic 

Many thanks to google images, Pixels and other sites for use of images and video clips through Creative Commons. In particular, the 'History channel' and 'Changing the field of nursing'

The rest of Mark's songs on Youtube can be found here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0HslP52-Ca5OyGRnnFAew

Mark is also on all good digital distribution channels including Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/62Hwdf5re7mUwtvCEb3lex


Lyric
She was one who changed the world in her lifetime
Born of intellect and heart and privileged beauty
With a need to change lives in ways that matter
Embraced the world of learning, languages and duty

She had no patience with expected women’s roles
Well versed in sciences, languages and heath
With a focus on the betterment of others
No time for romance, marriage, kids or fame or wealth

Oh Florence, you have a love so rare,
Such overpowering passion, you want to share 
In Crimea, you witnessed death from dirt and grime
Whilst Infection rife, took most before their time

Chorus
You shone a light for those who knew the dark
A calling in the heart which lit a spark
For those who were in pain, you were an angel in the night
A lady with a lamp which shone so bright
A lady with a lamp which shone so bright

Instrumental

You helped social leaders to recognise 
As an advocate for change from inside
From hospital to homes in the mighty land
A change in hygiene from your caring hands 

So Florence, with your written word and numbers you will go ,
A peaceful revolution nurses could bestow,
You made a path and profession for a nurses heart
And a school laid the way with a lifetime start

Oh Florence, you have a love so rare,
Such overpowering passion, you want to share 
In Crimea, you witnessed death from dirt and grime
Whilst Infection rife, took most before their time 

Chorus
You shone a light for those who only knew the dark
A calling in the heart which lit a spark
For those who were in pain, you were an angel in the night
A lady with a lamp which shone so bright