WINTER SONG

(lyrics by Anna Tabbush, melody trad. Swedish)


When all life has left the ground
  When ice like diamond sparkles around
When Jack Frost creeps under your skin
  Cold winds blow out the fire within

    When the swallow takes her flight
      When the day is filled with night
    Light a flame to guide you through
      Spring will surely come to you

Darkness fills the icy gloom
  Still and silent as a tomb
When your heart is heavy with woe
  Fill up this room with an earthly glow

    Strike a flame and touch a hand
      For that is the gift of man
    Light the love to guide you through
      Spring will surely come to you


recording: The Wilderness Yet [BandCamp]

recording: Anna Tabbush with Rowan Piggott [YouTube]