Rebeccas Lament

nd Fret Intro: The last time I saw him, he'd been swallowed by the wood I'd have followed if I could, he'd have stayed had he wanted Had he the desire or had I the will I would be with him still, but instead he just haunts me I knew when he faded, I'd ne'er see him again His laughter's embrace would no more me surround The chill that went through me, is the chill wind that blows Through the soft midnight stillness of Chilicote town INTERLUDE: The smell of the blanket he wrapped 'round my shoulders Comes back to me now on a faint wisp of smoke Comes back with a vengeance that makes me remember Those nights 'round the fire, when fond words we spoke That blanket was woven in some shattered village That is gone now forever, may never be found His people are scattered, their fondest hopes dashed He'd have been better off here in Chilicote town INTERLUDE: I knew from the start just where he stood About his intentions, there was no mistake To stay, meant his dream, so dear to his heart Was the one thing he knew he must somehow forsake He just couldn't see that the old ways were passing A new wave was rising and he would be drowned And like it or not, the history's written Not in the forest, but in Chilicote town INTERLUDE: There's sadness in parting from what we hold dear There's a danger in staying for fear we'll be lost One half of us wishes to live out our dreams The other half reckons and counts out the cost Though we may go on to a far greater glory By knowing where destiny is sure to be found I wish him no ill, though I wish him no fame Than such fame as he'd find here in Chilicote town INTERLUDE: The last time I saw him, he'd been swallowed by the wood I'd have followed if I could, he'd have stayed had he wanted