FOREST FLOWER-c 1992, music-Charles Lloyd, words-Ross Schneider
(Recording this song will require the permission of Charles Lloyd)
SUCH A LOVELY FOREST FLOWER! FRAIL AS YOU ARE,
DARE I DO MORE THAN ADMIRE YOU, HERE FROM AFAR?
YOUR BEAUTY STARTLES THE EYE, ADDING ITS GRACE TO THIS HEAVENLY PLACE.
IF I TRY TO TAKE YOU WITH ME, SURELY YOU'LL DIE,
WITH THE TEEMING CITY JUNGLE CROWDING YOUR SKY-
IF ONLY I COULD STAY HERE, GIVE UP MY WAYS FOR THE REST OF MY DAYS-
NOW I SEE MY WAY OF LIFE IS ALL WRONG-
STILL IT'S BEEN MY WAY OF LIFE FOR SO LONG-
SOMEDAY I'LL RETURN, SO GOODBYE FOREST FLOWER OF MINE.