Scarlet Tide

Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez

Well, I recall his parting words

Must I accept his fate

Or take myself far from this place?



I thought I heard a black bell toll

A little bird did sing

Man has no choice when he wants everything



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We'll rise above the scarlet tide

They trickles down through the mountain

And separates the widow from the bride



Man goes beyond his own decision

Gets caught up in a mechanism

Of swindlers who act like kings

And jokers who break everything



The dark of night was swiftly fading

Close to the dawn of day

Why would I want him just to lose him again



[Chorus]