Firefly - Allan Taylor, Ian Melrose, Hans-Joerg Maucksch

She would dance like a firefly

Like she’s floating through the air

Shining star in an endless sky

She could sparkle anywhere

And the young men came from far and near

To offer flowers each in his turn

And they would promise their undying devotion

For her love in return

And the first who stood before her

Was a builder by his trade

His back was strong, his hands were gentle

And he showed her the things he made

I will build you a house in the valley

Where the stream flows swiftly by

And on the banks of the sweet primroses

You and I will lie

And the next to make his declaration

Was a young man of high renown

Standing keen in expectation

He would not be undone

I will give you gold and riches

A diamond ring for your fair hand

Every wish you crave will be granted

And I will be at your command

A wandering minstrel on his travels

Chanced to pass along her way

He sang her songs of sweet affection

And with his charms he held her sway

I have no house to offer you

Nor money have I none

But you will be my poetry

And I will be your song

And so it came they took a winding road

And cast their cares upon the wind

To see the days and sing the seasons

And never asking what lay beyond

Her jewels were the words he sang for her

Her house a broad oak tree

Her joy was but a simple dream

That flowers when it’s free

And she can dance like a firefly

And she’s floating through the air

A shining star in an endless sky

She can sparkle anywhere

Her jewels are the words he sings for her

Her house a broad oak tree

Her joy is but a simple dream

That flowers now it’s free