A Tree Too Weak To Stand Lyrics - Gordon Lightfoot

I see a place where candles burn and lovers rest tonight 

The hollow sound inside me now keeps telling me to write 

But songs of love will never leave love's feelings undefined 

The tide has turned, the waves roll in, the waters fill my eyes 

The price of lust has risen till the ceiling will not stand 

The tears I shed were not in shame, the world was in my hands 

If trust was just a simple thing, then trusting I would be 

But deep within my soul I know it's better to be free 

The days fly by, the waves roll in but freedom has not come 

I fear my faith will soon give out, my senses come undone 

My role is played, the demon dogs come stealin' over land 

And foolish I would climb once more a tree too weak to stand 

I see a place where candles burn and lovers rest tonight 

The hollow sound inside me now keeps telling me to write 

But songs of love should not be sung where staying is not planned 

And foolish I would climb once more a tree too weak to stand 

And foolish I would climb once more a tree too weak to stand