Lady In Black She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday morning Her long hair flowing in the mid-winter wind And I know not how she found me, for in darkness I was walking And destruction lay around me, from a fight I could not win Aaaaaah, aaaaaah She asked me "Name my foes then" I said, "The need within some men to fight and kill their brother Without thought of love or God" And I begged to give me horses, to trample down my enemies So eager was this passion to devour this waste of life Aaaaaah, aaaaaah But she would not think of battles that reduces men to animals So easy to begin and yet impossible to end For she, the mother of all men, did council me so wisely then I feared to walk alone again and asked if she would stay Aaaaaah, aaaaaah Oh lady, lay your hand out right Oh, let me rest here at your side "Have faith and trust in me", she said And filled my heart with life There is no strength in numbers Have no such misconception But when you need me, be assured, I won't be far away Aaaaaah, aaaaaah Thus havin' spoke, she turned away And though I found no words to say I stood and watched until I saw her black cloak disappear My labor is no easier, but now I know I'm not alone I find new heart each time I think upon that windy day So if one day she comes to you, think deeply from her words so wise See courage from her as your prize and say hello for me Aaaaaah, aaaaaah Aaaaaah, aaaaaah... Songwriters: Ken Hensley
