[ti:Firefly] [ar:Allan Taylor] [al:Leaving At Dawn] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]Firefly - Allan Taylor/Ian Melrose/Chris Lesslie/Udo Weihrauch/Hans-Joerg Maucksch [00:11.24]She would dance like a firefly [00:16.76]Like she's floating through the air [00:22.10]A shining star In an endless sky [00:27.85]She could sparkle anywhere [00:33.57]And the young men came from far and near [00:38.69]To offer flowers each In his turn [00:44.37]And they would promise their undying devotion [00:50.00]For her love In return [01:01.14]And the first who stood before her [01:06.34]Was a builder by his trade [01:11.63]His back was strong his hands were gentle [01:17.33]And he showed her the things he'd made [01:23.29]I will build you a house In the valley [01:28.46]Where the stream flows swiftly by [01:34.12]And on the banks of the sweet primroses [01:39.67]You and I will lie [01:48.07]And the next to make his declaration [01:53.38]Was a young man of high renown [01:58.92]Standing keen In expectation [02:05.08]He would not be outdone [02:10.27]I will give you gold and riches [02:15.33]A diamond ring for your fair hand [02:21.04]Every wish you crave will be granted [02:26.92]And I will be at your command [03:00.72]A wandering minstrel on his travels [03:05.87]Chanced to pass along her way [03:11.20]He sang her songs of sweet affection [03:17.06]And with his charms he held her sway [03:22.88]I have no house to offer you [03:28.11]Nor money have I none [03:33.80]But you will be my poetry [03:39.51]And I will be your song [03:47.14]And so It came they took a winding road [03:52.54]And cast their cares upon the wind [03:58.23]To see the days and sing the seasons [04:03.77]Is never asking what lay beyond [04:09.85]Her jewels were the words he sang for her [04:15.31]Her house a broad oak tree [04:21.07]Her joy was but a simple dream [04:26.48]That flowers when It's free [04:59.89]And she can dance like a firefly [05:05.62]And she's floating through the air [05:10.61]A shining star In an endless sky [05:16.13]She can sparkle anywhere [05:21.90]Her jewels are the words he sings for her [05:27.52]Her house a broad oak tree [05:32.83]Her joy Is but a simple dream [05:38.44]That flowers now It's free