The leaves are falling from the trees Farewell for now warm summer breeze Weather has been good this year Now the winter will soon be here The nights are drawing into shorter days I hear the old folk and the country people say Don’t fear the dark, nature has it all in hand Time to reflect and renew the tired land
So we’ll stoke the fire and light the lamp Turn our backs in from the damp Settle down beneath the starry sky Endure the winter passing by
I see the frost etched upon the glass In the morning sun he soon moves fast But he’ll be back to claim the frozen ground With each clear day he surely will be found The geese fly south to find a warmer home While the weary bull he soldiers on alone Children’s laughter it crackles in the air Sparks fly high and they catch them if they dare
So we’ll stoke the fire and light the lamp Turn our backs in from the damp Settle down beneath the starry sky Endure the winter passing by
With carols sung, the trees been taken down We’ve passed a dram and the bells no longer sound Snowdrops rise with promise of the spring There’s talk and wonder At what the year might bring The blackbird starts to thicken up her nest While the early lamb, he takes a snowy step But the north wind’s grip it tightens with his chill And holds the buds closed against their will
So we’ll stoke the fire and light the lamp Turn our backs in from the damp Settle down beneath the starry sky Endure the winter passing by