my home has been a warrior field
where now and the I’ve seen
a rainbow rising o’er the graves
down in the gentle green
and as I waltzed across the mines
time sped so breathlessly
as I fought for love
and I sang for love
too late, loves comes to me

I saw you coming o’er the hill
So strong, so brave, so true
I fell down to my knees and cried
The way I used to do

in every heart there is a room
a sanctuary safe and strong
to heal the wounds from lovers past
until a new one comes along
I spoke to you in cautious tones
you answered me with now pretense
and still I fear I've said too much
my silence is my self defense

for every time I've held a rose
it seems I only felt the thorn
and so it goes and so it goes
and sowill you soon, I suppose