Knocknashee Lyrics - Ireland - The Irish Tenors

The winter now is here and the years steal so swift away 

Just like a thief in the night who comes but to flee 

The berries are full bright and the small birds sing out to me 

Oh but the cold wind blows hard over Knocknashee. 

By summer's radiant star and by love's own sweetest decree 

None but the harsh moon could steal your beauty from me 

Came autumn's falling leaves and love's wild uncertainty 

When like a vision you flitted from Knocknashee. 

I turned from God, I scorned all religion 

And somehow you came between heaven and me 

Oh how glad I could trade my very soul 

My dear savior never to see, for to gain you I'd loose all eternity. 

But once when Passions warn, never more will it return 

Love looses fashion like some old tired melody 

The heart that gives to free will sorely rejected me 

Oh how I loved you and lost you in Knocknashee