C#mE
When I am old, and comforted,
BA
And done with this desire,
C#mG#
With memory to share my bed
C#mE
When I am old, and comforted,
BA
And done with this desire,
C#mG#C#m
With peace to share my fire
C#mEBA
I'll comb my hair in scalloped bands
C#mG#
Beneath my laundered cap,
C#mEBA
And watch my cool and fragile hands
C#mG#C#m
Lie light upon my lap.
BE
And I will have a sprigged gown
BE
With lace to kiss my throat;
BE
I'll draw my curtain to the town,
G#
And hum a purring note.
C#mEBA
And I'll forget the way of tears,
C#mG#
And rock, and stir my tea.
C#mEBA
But oh, I wish those blessed years
C#mG#C#m
Were further than they be
BE
And I will have a sprigged gown
BE
With lace to kiss my throat;
BE
I'll draw my curtain to the town,
G#
And hum a purring note.
C#mE
When I am old, and comforted,
BA
And done with this desire,
C#mG#
With memory to share my bed
C#mE
When I am old, and comforted,
BA
And done with this desire,
C#mG#C#m
With peace to share my fire
C#mG#C#m
With peace to share my fire