My Lady D'Arbanville
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My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low?
Why do you breathe so low?
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
You look so cold tonight
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white
Your skin has turned to white
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you greet me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low?
Why do you breathe so low?
I loved you my Lady
Though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die
This rose will never die
I loved you my Lady
Though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die
This rose will never die
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why does it grieve me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low?
Why do you breathe so low?
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
You look so cold tonight
Your lips feel like winter
Your skin has turned to white
Your skin has turned to white
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you sleep so still?
I'll wake you tomorrow
And you will be my fill
Yes you will be my fill
My Lady D'Arbanville
Why do you greet me so?
But your heart seems so silent
Why do you breathe so low?
Why do you breathe so low?
I loved you my Lady
Though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die
This rose will never die
I loved you my Lady
Though in your grave you lie
I'll always be with you
This rose will never die
This rose will never die
My Lady D'Arbanville
Cat Stevens' 1967 track 'My Lady D'Arbanville' stands as a poignant exploration of lost love and the passage of time, delivered with his signature acoustic guitar work. Released during the height of his folk-rock prominence, the song reflects Stevens' ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of longing and memory. The recording captures a raw, intimate atmosphere characteristic of his early career, distinguishing it from his later psychedelic and spiritual explorations. As a staple of his discography, the piece remains a testament to his skill in crafting emotionally resonant ballads that have endured across decades, influencing countless artists who followed in the folk tradition.