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Gathering Leaves

[verse]
I gathered up some leaves today
Near Third Beach out on English Bay
My car just sort of took me there, but why

As mist collected in the trees
Slow drops fell down from painted leaves
On some days even Maples need to cry

[Chorus]
Do they grieve each fallen leaf
Perhaps they’re tear drops of relief
The joy of peaceful winter dreams ahead

Why some leaves fall before the rest
God only knows which passed the test
But surely some are too soon for their bed

[Verse]
How strange these few leaves found my hand
When millions laid upon the sand
I guess I’d not picked them but they’d picked me

When soft blue sky pulled back the haze
The sunset cast angelic rays
That’s when I heard the whispers from the trees

And they assured me in the spring
New leaves will grow when Robins sing
That seasons come and go, but never end

When gathering up some leaves today
A new born Angel led the way
That’s how I know I’ll always have my friend

[guitar solo]

[Chorus]
Do they grieve each fallen leaf
Perhaps they’re tear drops of relief
The joy of peaceful winter dreams ahead

Why some leaves fall before the rest
God only knows which passed the test
But surely some are too soon for their bed

[outro]
When gathering up some leaves today
A new born Angel led the way
That’s how I know I’ll always have my friend