Oh little leaf falling dearly away... |
Oh little leaf falling dearly away Blessed your path as you go on your way What battles you fight with your sword drawn high Only to find on the ground you must lie But fear not dear leaf for all is not lost Up and about in the wind you'll be tossed Shine brightly dear leaf and do not decay With the wind as your guide you'll not go astray You'll soar up above in the weathered sky You'll hear friendly words from birds passing by You'll tickle the clouds and they'll laugh with glee A cherished friend to the sky you will be Onward and upward you'll go with the wind Dancing away spin after spin Soon you will find as you go on your way You are the star of this bright autumn day But those that go up will eventually fall And down will come baby cradle and all But fear not dear leaf for all is not lost For once on the ground, around you'll be tossed Bright happy children with faces aglow Young boys with their hats and girls, each with a bow They'll pile you up with your little leaf friends And jump on you as their lives have no ends You'll be surrounded by truth, warmth and love To those little children you are a peace dove War-hawks do not make small children smile But you, little leaf, go that long mile You've managed to bring a smile to each face And for that, little leaf, you deserve an embrace. |