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Daphne Lyrics by William Walton

Façade

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When green as a river was the barley
Green as a river the rye
I waded deep and began to parley
With a youth whom I heard sigh
"I seek," said he, "a lovely lady
A nymph as bright as a queen
Like a tree that drips with pearls her shady
Locks of hair were seen
And all the rivers became her flocks
Though their wool you cannot shear, —
Because of the love of her flowing locks . .
The kingly Sun like a swain
Came strong, unheeding of her scorn
Bathing in deeps where she has lain
Sleeping upon her river lawn
And chasing her starry satyr train
She fled, and changed into a tree —
That lovely fair-haired lady . .
And now I seek through the sere summer
Where no trees are shady. "

About “Daphne” by William Walton

Read the complete lyrics to "Daphne" by William Walton from the album "Façade". 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.

"Daphne" is performed by William Walton. from the album "Façade" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Daphne", explore more songs by William Walton using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Daphne" is credited to William Walton. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Daphne" appears on "Façade".

Visit the William Walton artist page at /artist/william-walton for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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