I’ve Seen My Valley

I’ve seen my valley

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Music and Lyrics by Richard Wilkie cir. 1960

I’ve seen my Valley filled with Springtime. I’ve seen it filled again with the Fall.
I’ve walked along the Strand with the Rushes by my hand,
and I’ve heard the Speckled River Bird call.
I’ve heard the Speckled River Bird call.

Some say they hear the Valley sighing. Some say they hear the Valley cry.
And if the Wins prevail, they’ll catch a morning sail,
and hold a Silent Wing against the Sky.
and hold a Silent Wing against the Sky.

Have you seen the working in the Valley? The cargo ships bound Southward to the Sea?
And how the Barges ride with a Tugboat by their side,
all the way to Troy and Albany?
all the way to Troy and Albany?

I’ve seen my Valley filled with Springtime. I’ve seen it filled again with the Fall.
I’ve walked along the Strand with the Rushes by my hand,
and I’ve heard the Speckled River Bird call.
I’ve heard the Speckled River Bird call.