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Green Grows the Laurel Lyrics by Kacy & Clayton

The Day Is Past & Gone

2013

Green grows the laurel, and damp falls the dew
Sad was I, darling, since parting from you
But by our next meeting, I hope to prove true
And change the green laurel for the sweet smelling rue

One morning in spring 'neath the Magnolia tree
I courted a captain of the highest degree
And since he has left me, content I must be
For he loves another far better than me

I wrote my love letters in red rosy lines
He wrote mе another all twisted in twines
Saying keep your lovе letters and I will keep mine
And you write to your love and I'll write to mine

Green grows the laurel, and damp falls the dew
Sad was I, darling, since parting from you
But by our next meeting, I hope to prove true
And change the green laurel for the sweet smelling rue

He passed by my window both early and late
And the looks that he gave me would make your heart ache
The looks that he gave me ten thousand would kill
Wherever he wanders he'll be my love still

I was once as happy as the red blushing rose
But now I'm as pale as the lily that grows
Like the tree in the garden with its beauty all gone
Just to see what I've come to from the loving of one

Green grows the laurel, and damp falls the dew
Sad was I, darling, since parting from you
But by our next meeting, I hope to prove true
And change the green laurel for the sweet smelling rue

About “Green Grows the Laurel” by Kacy & Clayton

Read the complete lyrics to "Green Grows the Laurel" by Kacy & Clayton from the album "The Day Is Past & Gone" in 2013. 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 Northern Ireland, Irish Folk, Narrative Music.

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"Green Grows the Laurel" is credited to Kacy & Clayton. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Green Grows the Laurel" appears on "The Day Is Past & Gone" in 2013.

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