OLD EYES

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

—for Hannah and Eliza—

 

Down from safe mountain

To valleys harsh and dry

You’ve come ’cross the canyon

To help us through the night

And shine a little light

 

We’ve long since forgotten

The homeland left behind

But you in your newness

Remain its surest sign

Child, fresh from forever

Baby, royal design

 

The road winds slow

As wild winds blow us over

And dreams threaten wings of good-bye

But you remind

Of days gone by

Tell us your secrets

Share your secrets

Old eyes

 

It’s keeping us reaching

Forging holy ties

And trying to be like you

We pierce the hidden white

Child, sent from forever

Baby, open our eyes

 

The road winds slow

As wild winds blow us over

And dreams threaten wings of good-bye

But you remind

Of days gone by

Tell us your secrets

Share your secrets

Old eyes

 

Remember your secrets

Treasured secrets

Old eyes

 

© 1998 Mohrgüd Music (BMI)