Castles In The Air

Song Castles In The Air
Artist Don McLean
Album Tapestry

Lyrics

[00:14.139] And if she asks you why,
[00:16.389] you can tell her that I told you
[00:18.799] That I'm tired of castles in the air.
[00:21.790] I've got a dream I want the world to share
[00:25.320] And castle walls just lead me to despair.
[00:32.750] Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky,
[00:36.860] A dream come true, I'll live there till I die.
[00:40.590] I'm asking you to say my last goodbye.
[00:43.740] The love we knew ain't worth another try.
[00:50.830] Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
[00:54.560] I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again.
[01:03.80] Tell her the reasons why I can't remain,
[01:07.20] Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain.
[01:14.640] But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning,
[01:19.280] In the hills, away from city strife.
[01:22.660] I need a country woman for my wife;
[01:26.20] I'm city born, but I love the country life.
[01:32.909] For I cannot be part of the cocktail generation:
[01:37.379] Partners waltz, devoid of all romance.
[01:39.939] The music plays and everyone must dance.
[01:44.100] I'm bowing out. I need a second chance.
[01:50.560] Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
[01:55.100] I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again.
[02:02.850] Tell her the reasons why I can't remain,
[02:06.730] Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain.
[02:14.170] And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
[02:19.209] That I'm tired of castles in the air.
[02:22.359] I've got a dream I want the world to share
[02:25.739] And castle walls just lead me to despair.