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Sylvia Lyrics by John Phillips (ZWE)

John

1969

[Verse 1]
I give to you a single rose I plucked where the moonlight grows
Oh Sylvia, would that we were flowers
Upon the day that had no name we talked along till evening came
Oh Sylvia, our minutes were not ours
[Chorus]
And the lady of the forest is still here
And no one will come near
No one will come near
[Verse 2]
Your crystal ball is glistening, I am here and listening
Oh Sylvia, whatever shall we see
And when the world is far away, what shall we begin to play
Oh Sylvia, the courting of the bee
[Chorus]
And the lady of the forest is still here
And no one will come near
No one will come near
[Verse 3]
The Drums in the valley call, attempt to judge(?), she'll never fall
Oh' Sylvia, not while you are here
Hidden in a hawthorn hedge, sitting on a window ledge
Oh Sylvia , why must you disappear
[Chorus]
And the lady of the forest is still here
And no one will come near
No one will come near
Credits
John Phillips (ZWE)

John Phillips (ZWE)

About “Sylvia” by John Phillips (ZWE)

Read the complete lyrics to "Sylvia" by John Phillips (ZWE) from the album "John" in 1969. 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 In English, British Folk, Freak Folk.

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"Sylvia" is credited to John Phillips (ZWE). Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Sylvia" appears on "John" in 1969.

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