City of Dreams
Lyrics
Far and wide I wandered
In search of my City of Dreams
I crossed the Browney River
By its gladsome, bubbling streams
I plucked a flower at Maiden's Bower
And its yellows and its creams
Shone like gold and silver
As I reached my City of Dreams
Footsore and weary
I entered the City of Dreams
But a spring was in my step
I was full of hopes and schemes
I heard voices on the breeze
Their whispers rose to screams
"Grab every opportunity
In this City of Dreams"
Oh City of Dreams
May your colours and your themes
Fill the canvas of my mind
Layered in endless seams
City of Dreams
I've come here with nothing
I've got nothing left to lose
So take me as I am
It's up to you to choose
I've got so much to offer
How can you refuse?
The spirit of Cuthbert guiding me
Through this City of Dreams
To the many questions in my heart
He answered me in reams
I entered the Cathedral
And beneath its mighty beams
I gave thanks for my deliverance
Unto the City of Dreams
Oh City of Dreams
Where sunlight gleams
Upon those who through struggle
Perseverance redeems
City of Dreams
Oh City of Dreams
May your colours and your themes
Fill the canvas of my mind
Layered in endless seams
City of Dreams
(Gary Miller)
© 2019 Whippet Records
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Helen's initial illustration for 'The Butcher Baronet' © 2018
Notes
This song was commissioned and specially-written for the upcoming project 'The Butcher Baronet', in collaboration with Lone Pine Pictures, about the 17th Century Durham City historical figure John Duck.
Other songs from this project include : -
'Elementary (Turn, Turn Again)'
'Golden Journey: Through Air / Over Water / To Earth / On Fire'
'John's Jacobus (Inscription)'
'Merrily Danced The Butcher's Wife'
'Rolling on (A Hymn for John and Ann)'
