Precious One

Richard Thompson · Front Palour Ballds [2005]

Precious one, precious one

Thought you stood so sweet upon your own two feet

Precious one, precious one

Thought there was no breeze could bring you to your knees

But I was wrong



Precious one, precious one

Should have been a light to guide you through the night

Precious one, precious one

Wanted to believe you had no need to grieve

But I was wrong



I was wrong, I was wrong

Should have wrapped my arms around you tight

To say, I'm here

What's done is done, what's done is done



Precious one, precious one

Wish there was a tide to bring me to your side

Precious one, precious one

Didn't want to run or leave it all undone

Oh, I was wrong