Lyrics Unheard Cry - Anthony Phillips

Unheard Cry

Pretty baby, in your cradle
Smiling sickly, hushed and still
Mama loves you, oh how she loves you
But when you cry now, she cannot hear
And the lights go out on the carousel
Infant innocent, so long, farewell
Little sad eyes, looking for playthings
But there’s no brother to play with you
Stern faces gather, distant voices murmur
But no-one touches, no-one comes near
And the lights go out on the carousel
Infant innocent, so long, farewell
Hours pass slowly, restless turning
For there’s no mother to heal your pain
Fading surely, you are returning
But will it first be from a broken heart?
And the lights go out on the carousel
Infant innocent, so long, farewell
And the lights go out on the carousel
Infant innocent, so life, farewell