There beneath the willow tree I learned a lot about the way of things I learned that everything (the wind, the leaves) has breath inside They were pointing ever east To see the ever-turning aeon cease Their wills were ever bent on waiting with all their might
I know (I know) I know this There is beauty in the way of things
There beyond the palisade I saw the morning lead a cavalcade They made a marvel of a display And it made me cry 'o lai'
O lai (o lai) O lai lord There is beauty in the way of things
