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The Sun Kept Setting Lyrics by Jake Heggie

How Well I Knew the Light

2000

The Sun kept setting -- setting -- still
No Hue of Afternoon --
Upon the Village I perceived
From House to House 'twas Noon
The Dusk kept dropping -- dropping -- still
No Dew upon the Grass --
But only on my Forehead stopped --
And wandered in my Face --
My Feet kept drowsing -- drowsing -- still
My fingers were awake --
Yet why so little sound -- Myself
Unto my Seeming -- make?
How well I knew the Light before --
I could not see it now --
'Tis Dying -- I am doing -- but
I'm not afraid to know --
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Jake Heggie

Jake Heggie

About “The Sun Kept Setting” by Jake Heggie

Read the complete lyrics to "The Sun Kept Setting" by Jake Heggie from the album "How Well I Knew the Light" in 2000. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"The Sun Kept Setting" is credited to Jake Heggie. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Sun Kept Setting" appears on "How Well I Knew the Light" in 2000.

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