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Song to the Witch of the Cloisters Lyrics by John Corigliano

The Cloisters

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Old lady in the herb garden
This Sunday in the lavender
Fat lady in the crawling leaves
White lady in the sun
I know by moonlight
Sweet lady, what you are
Granny, Granny, the lovers wake and
Oh, they sigh and fold
White shades glow like stained glass;
Their cigarettes burn like incense
Mistress who rules coriander
And curbs scents without mercy
In whose palace grows the woven pomegranate
Help me stop that stirring
Without me willing
Their kissing, their sleeping, their soaring
My lady of the Cloisters
Where Mary is forever weeping
The holy baby never wakes
And Christ lies unresurrected
Before the moon moves
And is laced gently by leaves
Make the lovers be still
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John Corigliano

John Corigliano

About “Song to the Witch of the Cloisters” by John Corigliano

Read the complete lyrics to "Song to the Witch of the Cloisters" by John Corigliano from the album "The Cloisters". 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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"Song to the Witch of the Cloisters" is credited to John Corigliano. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Song to the Witch of the Cloisters" appears on "The Cloisters".

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