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Mary Beth Lyrics by Peter Yarrow

Peter

1972

The seagull in the dusty dawn is floating on the wind
His wings are still
And below the weary streets are breathing
Softly they are watching
They are not quite ready for the dawn

Oh, Mary Beth, I love you and the city is so empty
I can not find my comfort in the beauty of the morn
Below the weary streets are breathing
Softly they are watching
They are not quite ready for the dawn

One by one the street lights close their eyes to greet the sun
To greet the sun
I hear my footsteps falling on the pavement
You are not beside me
What a hollow sound they make alone

Why, with all this beauty, can I not enjoy myself alone?
Is there a piece of me that's waiting?
Am I incomplete and hating
All the times I've never been with you before?

Oh, Mary Beth, I love you and the city is so empty
I cannot find my comfort in the beauty of the morn
Below the weary streets are breathing
Softly they are watching
They are not quite ready ready for the dawn

The seagull in the dusty dawn is floating on the wind
His wings are still
And below the weary streets are breathing
Softly they are watching
They are mindful of the coming of my dawn

Mary Beth, I love you
Mary Beth, I love you

About “Mary Beth” by Peter Yarrow

Read the complete lyrics to "Mary Beth" by Peter Yarrow from the album "Peter" in 1972. 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 Folk, Rock.

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"Mary Beth" is credited to Peter Yarrow. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mary Beth" appears on "Peter" in 1972.

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