Below the Meadow

I won’t sleep through ‘till morning
But I won’t wake you when I go
I’ll fly faster than a sparrow
I’ll leave peaceful as a dove

I will breathe in the starlight
I will listen for my bones
They are resting deep below the meadow
But they used to stand up straight and tall

Do not cry for me, brother
Do not cry for me, son
I am flying faster than a sparrow
I am leaving peaceful as a dove

Always thought that I’d be buried
In a New York City grave
But when I died I needed fresh air
So I travelled to the countryside

Do not look for me in winter
Do not search for me in June
I’ll be running free above the meadow
I’ll be dancing to my own sweet tune

Do not cry for me, brother
Do not cry for me, son
I am flying faster than a sparrow
I am leaving peaceful as a dove

Now my bones won’t break inside me
No more aching in my soul
If you miss me, darling please don’t worry
I’ll come back to visit you once more

Do not cry for me, brother
Do not cry for me, son
I am flying faster than a sparrow
I am leaving peaceful as a dove