Lyrics
[Chorus]
Why is the garden
Under the mud
The mud that has flowed
After the flood
The flood that came in
Through the deep blue
The blue of this sky
This summer sky, why
[Verse 1]
Low is the water
The water so cold
Cold is the wind
The wind that still blows
Still for the fallen
The fallen of old
Old and forgotten
Forgotten in rows
Oh, why is the water
The water so cold
Cold is the wind
The wind that still blows
Still for the fallen
The fallen of old
Old and forgotten
Forgotten in rows
[Chorus]
Why is the garden
Under the snow
First snow that's fallen
After the crow
The crow that has flown in
Over the glow
The glow of this autumn
This autumn sun, low
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Low are the clouds
The clouds filled with rain
Rain that falls futilely
On sickled grain
Grain in the bowl
A bowl that is stained
Stained from the lack
Of soap bought with grain
Oh, why are the clouds
The clouds filled with rain
Rain that falls futilely
On sickled grain
Grain in the bowl
A bowl that is stained
Stained from the lack
Of soap bought with grain
[Chorus]
Why is the garden
Under the snow
The snow that has fallen
After the crow
The crow that did fly off
Over the rye
The dead and ret rye
'Neath frost-rimmed moon, high
[Verse 3]
Oh, why is my hunger
My hunger so deep
Deep and dear hollow
Down to my feet
My bones are a knockin'
Knocking together
But why is my hunger
Light as a feather
Why is my hunger
Light as a feather
[Break]
[Chorus]
Why is the garden
Under the snow
The snow that has fallen
After the crow
The crow that has flown off
At first hint of spring
The damp of this spring
This spring morning, so cold
[Verse 4]
Oh, where are my teeth, dear
Dearest my eyes
My eyes are all hollow
And bones sick with flies
Yet hear the crow's laughter
The summer wind blows
He'll see again next year
Where the corn grows
[Chorus]
Why is the garden
Under the snow
The snow that has fallen
After the crow
The crow that has flown in
Over the glow
The glow of this autumn
This autumn sun, low
