Mourning Dove by Peter Bolland
LYRICS:
MOURNING DOVE
I’m not as steady on my feet as I used to be
The days keep slippin’ away from me
Sittin’ in the sun tryin’ to write a song
Everything I write’s comin’ out wrong
Then the doubts start creepin’ in
Did I take care of my friends?
Did I leave the light on when I walked on by?
Did I leave enough alone
To let it bloom all on its own?
Did I take more than I gave away in love?
Oh my sweet mourning dove
I don’t remember what I used to know
I forget where I’m goin’ when it’s time to go
Gettin’ older’s not an easy ride
Like tryin’ to stay standin’ in a landslide
Then the doubts start creepin’ in
Did I take care of my friends?
Did I leave the light on when I walked on by?
Did I leave enough alone
To let it bloom all on its own?
Did I take more than I gave away in love?
Oh my sweet mourning dove
Finally found what I’ve been tryin’ to find
Woke up this morning with a quiet mind
A peaceful heart and a simple soul
Cause I’m finally learning how to let go
Then the doubts start creepin’ in
Did I take care of my friends?
Did I leave the light on when I walked on by?
Did I leave enough alone
To let it bloom all on its own?
Did I take more than I gave away in love?
Oh my sweet mourning dove
Oh my sweet mourning dove
© Fresh Coyote Music, BMI 2021