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The Countess Cathleen in Paradise Lyrics by John Tavener

To a Child Dancing in the Wind

1983

All the heavy days are over;
Leave the body's coloured pride
Underneath the grass and clover
With the feet laid side by side
One with her are mirth and duty;
Bear the gold-embroidered dress
For she needs not her sad beauty
To the scented oaken press
Hers the kiss of Mother Mary
The long hair is on her face;
Still she goes with footsteps wary
Full of earth's old timid grace
With white feet of angels seven
Her white feet go glimmering;
And above the deep of heaven
Flame on flame, and wing on wing
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John Tavener

John Tavener

About “The Countess Cathleen in Paradise” by John Tavener

Read the complete lyrics to "The Countess Cathleen in Paradise" by John Tavener from the album "To a Child Dancing in the Wind" in 1983. 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 Countess Cathleen in Paradise" appears on "To a Child Dancing in the Wind" in 1983.

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