The Shepherd And The Moon

Do you know the story of the shepherd Who did try and took the (river?) moon in his arms Listen to the story Mainly if you can agree Of the man who loved the woman You can tuck it up in your mind You would like to catch the moonlight But you know the thing is not right For all of us have some secrets to hide Do you know the story of the shepherd Who did try and took the (river?) moon in his arms Listen to the story Mainly if you can agree Of the man who loved the woman Woman was a sting in the thorn You will get the moon for your horn You try to cheat and you'll drown Of the moon you were much too full "Nowadays People of the mountains say That the Gods put the moon high up in the sky So that the men might not be tempted to steal it" Do you know the story of the shepherd Who did try and took the (river?) moon in his arms Listen to the story Mainly if you can agree Of the man who loved the woman Round in the depths of your mind For today the moon is too high Shepherd tried to catch a sunrise You might be more lucky if you try Do you know the story of the shepherd Who did try and took the (river?) moon in his arms Listen to the story Mainly if you can agree Of the man who loved the woman La, la la la ...