(J. Baxter)
It was 'bout 15 years ago
Just about this time

The child we both were waiting for
Soon opened his eyes
First the cough & then the pain

Showed within your face
I felt the cold mist round your hand
Like death was in its place


Lord, Lord take my hand
Take me down to the promised land

Ever since you died my heart has died
I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand


I called the doctor to your side
He knelt down by your bed
He looked at you, he held your hand

Then he shook his head
The child you want won't give the love
You both want to get

As your wife come quickly now
Cos she has not long to live
He said--


Lord, Lord take my hand
Take me down to the promised land

Ever since you died my heart has died
I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand


Every day I go to kiss, the ground in which you lay
Your golden hair has turned to dust
Your smile has turned to clay

The pain I felt for 15 years
This life won't take a win
And I will lie within your arms

By the evening of this day

Lord, Lord take my hand

Take me down to the promised land
Ever since you died my heart has died
I'll be with you in the sunshine, sand


[repeat to fade]