Seeing Nelly Home
In the sky the bright stars glittered
On the 4 banks the pale moon 1 shone
Refrain:It was from Aunt Dinah's 4 quilting party
I was 5 seeing Nelly 1 home
Chorus
I was seeing Nelly home
I was 4 seeing Nelly 1 home
It was from Aunt Dinah's 4 quilting party
I was 5 seeing Nelly 1 home
On my arm a soft hand rested
Rested soft as ocean foam,...
In my life new hopes are dawning
In these hopes that live and grow,...
On my lips a whisper trembled
Trembled 'til it dared to come,...
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