My uncle Trimble Gilbert
recorded a fiddle CD
with Wilbert.
Arctic Village is
his home town
where you’ ll hear
his fiddle sound.
Rev. Gilbert is a
Gwichin fiddleman
and his sons play in
his backup band.
When his fiddle he hold,
Trimble plays tunes
that’s old.
Playing the fiddle
he’s a master
and in his church
he’s a pastor.
That’s why he wears
a white collar
and Trimble is also
a scholar.
By the River Chandalar
Rev. Gilbert plays his guitar.
His guitar he chord
singing for the Lord.
Trimble’s parents names
are Maggie and James.
His fiddler friend was
Alfred Francis
and they both play
for dances.
Trimble plays drums
with his feet
and he can sure tap a beat.
Trimble always
says a prayer
an’ he’ ll always be
a fiddle player.