Song For Stephen

Dear friends and gentle hearts
I’m sorry we must part
The hour has come and gone
All mirth and beauty done

The world has turned so shrill
And now my songs lie still
Once they shone their light
In houses merry and bright

Oh, Susannah, my Nellie dear
Still I can hear your laughter so clear
Oh , my Jean with the light brown hair
Your step’s on my stair

Dear friends and gentle hearts
Dear shadows in the dark
Who linger round my door
We’ll meet again no more

Dear hearts and gentle friends
The world was in my hands
But now those days just seem
A beautiful, beautiful dream