Lyrics The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

From This Valley

Oh the desert dreams of a river

That will run down to the sea

Like my heart longs for an ocean

To wash down over me

Oh won't you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above

Oh I will pray, pray, pray till I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray to the one that I love

Oh the outcast dreams of acceptance

Just to find pure love's embrace

Like an orphan longs for its mother

May you hold me in your grace

Oh won't you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above

Oh I will pray, pray, pray till I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray to the one that I love

Ooh, whoa oh, whoa oh oh

Ooh, whoa oh, whoa oh oh

Oh the caged bird dreams of a strong wind

That will flow beneath her wings

Like a voice longs for a melody

Oh Jesus, carry me

Oh won't you take me from this valley

To that mountain high above

Oh I will pray, pray, pray till I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray to the one that I love

Oh I will pray, pray, pray till I see your smiling face

I will pray, pray, pray to the one that I love