Padre (Takes 1 & 11) Lyrics

The day that we wed, you blessed us and said
"May heaven bestow you grace"
There in that holy place
We shared our first embrace

Our cottage was small, but richer than all
The palaces of the king
All day the birds would sing
Our hearts were filled with spring

Padre, padre
What happened to our love so true
Padre, oh padre
In my grief I turn to you

Then he came along and sang her his song
And won her with honey lies
He of the golden lies
Now it's my heart that cries

So I kneel and pray the hours away
And weary my heart has grown
Wondering where love has flown
Counting my tears alone

Padre, oh padre
Please tell me how such things can be
Padre, oh padre
Pray for my love and me