Ballad to an Amber Lady

by Pearls Before Swine

From the album: One Nation Underground

Track 3 of 20 on One Nation Underground (1967).

Duration: 5:16

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Lyrics for Ballad to an Amber Lady

The amber lady seated at her harpsichord in velvet Room of eastern wonder Gazing through the verdant window Wrapped in arms of silk and sorrow. Rebecca sighs and perishes beneath the harp Leila, Leila, she loves anon On high fields of cinder sun. I see you drifting draped in heavy lace Where is this place where you stand radiant? Your hand hides the moon And you move with crystal grace. Rebecca sighs and perishes beneath the harp Leila, Leila, she loves anon On high fields of cinder sun. Mmmm ... Stain-glass showering, diamond morning Soft smiling in the shining hours Boughs of henna in your hair Roses in your silent garden. Rebecca sighs and perishes beneath the harp Leila, Leila, she loves anon On high fields of cinder sun.

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  16. Another Time - WHCN Radio Session, 1972
  17. Ballad to an Amber Lady - Wizard of Is Out-Take
  18. (Oh Dear) Miss Morse - Live at the Free Music Store, 1971
  19. Full Fathom Five - I Shall Not Care - Live at Goddard College, 1972
  20. State U Instrumental - Pre ONU, Spring '67 Orlando, Florida