I've been trying to track this song down for ages, but with no luck. I have no idea who it's by or what it's called (I think the title is not contained in the lyrics). It's probably a 1970s song, though I first came across it in the mid-80s, so it's "folkish" I suspect. The version I know is a solo unaccompanied female voice, though I think the album it comes from is from a band (so maybe think Albion Band or something along those lines). The song is a melancholy requiem for the English countryside (but it's not "Woodlands of England". Any help pinning this down would be gratefully received! These are the lyrics I remember. "In times of trouble, Heartache, Sore and wounded...something something I look for comfort, for something constant to hand, And the one that never fails me, the beauty of the land" I'm a child of cities, concrete, rushing feet, Something something But the old railway bridge and the crater left from the war, Are clothed by nature's ever healing lawn. So when I sleep the endless sleep, I hope dreams may come to me of what was sweat, The beauty of flowers, natures joyous gift given free And the strength of ancient trees will be enough for me.
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