Uriah Heep - Lady in Black

      Lady In Black - Uriah Heep

[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday morning
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Her long hair flowing in the midwinter wind
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I know not how she found me for in darkness I was walking
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And destruction lay around me from a fight I could not win

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[Verse 2]
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She asked me name my foe then, I said the need within some men
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To fight and kill their brothers without thought of love or God
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And I begged her give me horses to trample down my enemies
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So eager was my passion to devour this waste of life

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  Ah...  ahah.. ahahah...  ahahah
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[Verse 3]
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But she would not think of battle that reduces men to animals
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So easy to begin and yet impossible to end
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For she's the mother of our men who counselled me so wisely then
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I feared to walk alone again and asked if she would stay

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[Verse 4]
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Oh, lady lend your hand outright and let me rest here at your side
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Have faith and trust in peace she said and filled my heart with life
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There is no strength in numbers, have no such misconception
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But when you need me be assured I won't be far away

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[Verse 5]
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Thus having spoke she turned away and though I found no words to say
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I stood and watched until I saw her black coat disappear
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My labour is no easier but now I know I'm not alone
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I find new heart each time I think upon that windy day
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And if one day she comes to you drink deeply from her words so wise
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Take courage from her as your prize and say hello from me

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[Bridge]
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