Lady, hey, steal away--

Join us in the woodlands.

Revel high through the night

Until the dawn is at hand



CH:

Nightingale sings and wails;

She's our secret keeping.

Dead of night, dark moon light,

All the men are sleeping--

All the men are sleeping



Spirit high, come dance with me,

Air and earth and water free.

Lay your hand upon my breast,

Take me to your blessed rest.



CH:

Nightingale sings and wails;

She's our secret keeping.

Dead of night, dark moon light,

All the men are sleeping--

All the men are sleeping



Gladly join the circle dance,

There's no telling what may chance.

Linger while the fires die,

With the sacred lover lie.



CH:

Nightingale sings and wails;

She's our secret keeping.

Dead of night, dark moon light,

All the men are sleeping--

All the men are sleeping



Lady, hey, steal away--

Join us in the woodlands.

Revel high through the night,

Until the dawn is at hand.



CH:

Nightingale sings and wails;

She's our secret keeping.

Dead of night, dark moon light,

All the men are sleeping--

All the men are sleeping