Verse 1: Oh the sisters of mercy they are not departed or gone.
They were waiting for me, when I thought that I just can't go on.
Then they brought me their comfort and later they brought me their song.
Oh I hope you run into them, you, who've been traveling so long.

Verse 2: Yes, you who must leave everything that you cannot control.
It begins with your family and soon it comes round to your soul.
Well I've been where you're hanging and I think I can see how you're pinned.
When you're not feeling holy, your loneliness says that you've sinned.

Verse 3: They lay down beside me, I made my confession to them.
They touched both my eyes, and I touched the dew on their hem.
If your life is a leaf that the seasons tear off and condemn
They will bind you with love that is graceful and green as a stem.

Verse 4: When I left they were sleeping, I hope you run into them soon.
Don't turn on the light, you can read their address by the moon.
And it won't make me jealous if I learn that they've sweetened your night.
We weren't lovers like that, and besides, it would still be all right.

By Leonard Cohen

I'm pretty sure I got it all in there for you, but I'm working from memory. Hope this helps.

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