Sing a song of sorrow For the young girl who's gone away She had to return to where she came from How I wish she would stay, even for one more day
I only knew her a little while But I'll never forget the time When we stood on the bridge at the edge of the world And she asked what was on my mind Tell me what's on your mind
And I sang a song of sadness For the moments forever lost She had to return to where she came from Though the seasons have changed The loneliness still remains
The cool clear sunshine mornings With honey flavored tea And the notebooks she kept On the things that she loved Were open for me to see All her secrets for me to see
And I sing a song of sorrow For the young girl who's gone away She had to return to where she came from How I wish she would stay, even for one more day