Prelude 12

It was 'bout 15 years ago

Just about this time

The child we both were waiting for

Soon opened his eyes

First the cough and then the pain

Showed within your face

I felt the cold mist round your hand

Like death was in its place

Lord, Lord take my hand

Take me down to the promised land

Ever since you died my heart has died

I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand

I called the doctor to your side

He knelt down by your bed

He looked at you, he held your hand

Then he shook his head

The child you want won't give the love

You both want to get

As your wife come quickly now

Cos she has not long to live

He said--

Lord, Lord take my hand

Take me down to the promised land

Ever since you died my heart has died

I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand

Every day I go to kiss, the ground in which you lay

Your golden hair has turned to dust

Your smile has turned to clay

The pain I felt for 15 years

This life won't take a win

And I will lie within your arms

By the evening of this day

Lord, Lord take my hand

Take me down to the promised land

Ever since you died my heart has died

I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand