Lady In Black

She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday morning	a a
Her long hair flowing in the midwinter wind	G a
I know not how she found me for in darkness I was walking	a a
And destruction lay around me from a fight I could not win	G a

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She asked me name my foe then, I said the need within some men	a a
To fight and kill their brothers without thought of love or God	G a
And I begged her give me horses to trample down my enemies	a a
So eager was my passion to devour this waste of life	G a

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But she would not think of battle that reduces men to animals	a a
So easy to begin and yet impossible to end	G a
For she's the mother of our men who counselled me so wisely then	a a
I feared to walk alone again and asked if she would stay	G a

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Oh, lady lend your hand outright and let me rest here at your side	a a
Have faith and trust in peace she said and filled my heart with life	G a
There is no strength in numbers, have no such misconception	a a
But when you need me be assured I won't be far away	G a

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Thus having spoke she turned away and though I found no words to say	a a
I stood and watched until I saw her black coat disappear	G a
My labour is no easier but now I know I'm not alone	a a
I find new heart each time I think upon that windy day	G a
And if one day she comes to you drink deeply from her words so wise	a a
Take courage from her as your prize and say hello from me	G a

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