Strawbs - Tokyo Rosie lyrics

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The willows stand on guard in the dark<br />

Where lovers are rowing alone in the park.<br />

In awe of each other they make a mistake,<br />

And find they must spend one more night on the lake.<br />

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And I don't care if anyone knows,<br />

There's no-one so fair as my Tokyo rose.<br />

I don't care if anyone knows,<br />

There's no-one so fair as my Tokyo Rosie.<br />

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The blossom has fallen before the west wind;<br />

The butterfly lies with its silken wings pinned;<br />

Alone in the temple the lovers rejoice<br />

And sing to each other with one single voice.<br />

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I wear my silk kimono black,<br />

Get you monkey off my back.<br />

No matter where the west wind blows,<br />

You'll never find a fallen rose.<br />

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The flowers of heaven are roses in bloom;<br />

The east wind turns west in the walls of my room.<br />

I build my defence in the palace of sin,<br />

The lovers make home and the loser must win.