Black is the sky that holds no stars
Black is the sea below her
Black are the rocks that guard the shore
And traps the rollin' water

[Chorus]
Cold is the touch of winter wind
Cold is the eye of the soldier
Cold is the heart that breaks in two
When true love Is over

Soft is the sky at evening time
Soft is the hair of the maiden
Soft is the light that reaches down
When summer moon is fadin'

Red is the light that paints the trees
Red is the flame of the fire
Red is the sky at evening time
That touch the city spire

© 1986 Jeff Strange Donnybrook Fair