Under the Linden Tree (Song inspired by German romantic poetry)

1.

By the forest, in the dale

sang a sprightly nightingale

like a young heart yearning to be free.

As we strolled upon the green;

still enthralled by love we’d seen

underneath  the leafy Linden tree.

Chorus:

I clasp, to my heart, a dream so dear;

sweet lilies and roses filled the air;

invisible angel fingers played

and music in our two hearts was made.

A snowflake upon my window pane,

the January sun turns into rain

but closing my eyes opens a door

to where Summer smiles forevermore.

2.

Countless kisses, there, we took

by the bubbling silver brook

my heart touching skies with ecstasy.

And though, snowy, is my beard;

my heart always will be there

underneath that lovely linden tree.

Chorus:

I clasp, to my heart, a dream so dear;

sweet lilies and roses filled the air;

invisible angel fingers played

and music in our two hearts was made.

A snowflake upon my window pane,

the January sun turns into rain

but closing my eyes opens a door

to where Summer smiles forevermore.