BALLAD OF THE WILDWOOD

lyrics: Mary James & Jean James    

Music: Mary James

 

In the forest, in the sunlight, in the untamed breeze

Like kings of the earth we danced ‘neath the trees

I won your heart because I knew I could

And I left you there in the wild wildwood

 

(CHORUS)

I left you there in the Eden of God

Clothed in wind your feet unshod

I still recall how straight you stood

When I left you there in the wild wildwood

 

I set you adrift on an urban sea

But what you’ve become is disturbing me

I dream of eyes with dying flame

I heard a night bird call your name

 

CHORUS

 

(2^RD PART)    

I’m waiting now like you waited before

I’ve waited long, I’ll wait some more

No gate’s too tall, no wait’s too long

No gain’s too small, no chain’s too strong

 

CHORUS       

I want to walk in the Eden of God

Clothed in wind, my feet unshod

I want to stand where Angel’s stood

And dance with you in the wild wildwood

 

The stars are gone, the moon’s gone too

They must have given up on you

As you slave away each hour by hour

Are you looking for wealth or for a wildwood flower

 

(CHORUS)     

I want to stand where Angel’s stood

And dance with you in the wild wildwood

 

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