Green Man and the Willow by Kim Thompsett Lyrics

I stepped out one morning to greet the new day
My feet were so restless they took me away
My path led me onwards to the sweet riverside
And there I saw green man beholding his bride

He said "Now, my fair one, your side I must leave
But I would entreat you not a moment to grieve
For I must go rambling so far and so wide
And then I'll return to the sweet riverside"

She plucked off a branch and she handed it down
Then trembled so fiercely her leaves fell around
She said "I'll give you my silver, I'll give you my gold
A staff for to lean on and a coat for the cold"

[Instrumental bridge]

I stepped out this morning the season to see
Saw leafbuds appearing on each waking tree
The river was laughing and calling to all
"Here's willow and green man united once more"
[Instrumental outro]