Penelope's Song

Album: An Ancient Muse (2006)
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  • Now that the time has come
    Soon gone is the day
    There upon some distant shore
    You’ll hear me say

    Long as the day in the summer time
    Deep as the wine-dark sea
    I’ll keep your heart with mine
    Till you come to me.

    There like a bird I’d fly
    High through the air
    Reaching for the sun’s full rays
    Only to find you there

    And in the night when our dreams are still
    Or when the wind calls free
    I’ll keep your heart with mine
    Till you come to me

    Now that the time has come
    Soon gone is the day
    There upon some distant shore
    You’ll hear me say

    Long as the day in the summer time
    Deep as the wine-dark sea
    I’ll keep your heart with mine
    Till you come to me Writer/s: LOREENA MCKENNITT
    Publisher: Peermusic Publishing
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Paul Finkleman from Calgary, AlbertaTruly one of the most beautiful songs ever written and recorded. The combination of Loreena's gorgeous, moving voice with the cello and violin interplay almost brings me to tears with its melodic, musical tenderness. I never tire of listening to this song.
  • Leslie from Morehead, KyI absolutely love "Penelope's Song". It reminds me so much of my son, since we have been separated from each other for years. But he is coming to me this Summer (2013) and we can hardly wait.Until then, we have "Penelope's Song". Both of our heats can sing with Loreena when she sings, "I'll keep your heart with mine, until you come to me."
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