Blue Rodeo Black Ribbon Lyrics

Black Ribbon Lyrics

Silent as the stars 

That sleep in deep dark waters 

Her face forever hidden 

For she wears the black ribbon 

Her face forever hidden 



It's from nowhere that I came 

And to nowhere I'll return again 

And the same fate waits for you my friend 

Blessed or forsaken 

She wears the black ribbon 



Nearest to all things 

Patiently waiting 

So let the angels sing 

Silently weeping 

So let the angels sing 

It's only heaven descending 

It's only heaven descending 

It's only heaven descending 



Hold her in your arms 

Hold her like a lover 

More precious than any other 

For she bears a heavy burden 

And her heart’s forever broken 



Nearest to all things 

Patiently waiting 

So let the angels sing 

Silently weeping 

So let the angels sing 

It's only heaven descending 

It's only heaven descending 

It's only heaven descending