The Flower And The Young Man

N.C. While seasons change in timely way The salt sea ever flows Where open moors lie cold and bleak A single flower grows C G F C G Am C G F C Though winter snows fall deep and long G F C The flower grows the while G F Am C The weary traveller passing by G F Feels warmer for her smile Am F Am F Am F Am C G F C Sunshine and the tender flower G F C Both melt the young man's heart G F Am C But he who lingers waits his turn G F C Must learn to play his part G F C Through summer days of warmth and love G F C The young man tends his flower G F Am C But blinded by their colours bright G F Heeds not the passing hour Am F Am F Am F Am C G F C The autumn leaves once clothed with gold G F C Now frayed and sadly worn G F Am C The flower bids a chill farewell G F The young man's heart is torn N.C. While seasons change in timely way The salt sea ever flows Where open moors lie cold and bleak A single flower grows