Songtext

Verse 1:
There was snow on the mill
And I sang you a song
On the first morning of spring.

We were climbing that hill
And it took all night long
To get to Forget-Me-Not-ring.

Pre-Chorus 1:
The old creek is thawing.
The goldfinch returns.
The new-born sun's drawing
A map to the place with grasses & ferns.

Chorus:
Year after year, always this season.
Together up here, no need for a reason.
Hand in hand, arm in arm,
Feeling the breeze, while we wait for the dawn.
Raising a glass, drinking to all of
Those who are gone.

Verse 2:
The first time, back then,
Oh boy, we were green.
Your father spun us some yarn.

Of a gold-laying hen
And a treasure not seen
Since the miller layed under his barn.

Pre-Chorus 2:
We raced to the hilltop,
No gold to be found.
But I nicked from the booze shop
And we drank to the miller 6 feet under ground.

Chorus

Bridge:
Time goes by, I buy the booze now,
I moan and I wheeze all the way.
So much has changed, but I cherish the vow,
To be with you on this day each and every year!

Chorus & end:
Year after year, always, forever.
Together up here, in rain, wind and weather.
Heart to heart, soul to soul,
Laying down roses and going for a stroll,
Raising a glass and drinking to all of those,
Raising a glass, drinking to all of those,
Who never grew old.