The spirit of love watches over me
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= verse 1
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1. Thou art gone from my gaze like a beautiful dream,
D7 G
and I
seek there in vain by the meadow and stream.
D
Oft I breathe out your name to
the winds floating by,
D7 G
but
the sweet voice is mute to my cry.
+instrumental = verse 1
G
D
2. In the stillness of night when the stars
mightily shine,
D7 G
my
heart fondly holds a communion with thine.
D
For I feel thou art near and
where e'er I may be,
D7 G
that
the spirit of love watches me. + instrumental = verse 2
G D
3. Of the birds in the bower now companion I make,
D7 G
every
simple wildflower I prize for the sake.
G D
Deep woods and dark clouds can now pleasure impart,
D7 G
for
the solitude suits my poor heart. + instrumental = verse 3
G D
4. Thou art gone from my gaze, yet I will not repine,
D7
G
e'er long we shall meet in a home that is thine.
G D
For I feel thou art near and
where e'er I may be,
D7 G
that
the spirit of love watches me.
(The Carter Family)