Lyrics After Halloween - Sandy Denny

After Halloween

Red and gold, and Halloween have passed us by
The charcoal branches lean against the rosy sky
You are so far away, yet I could touch you if I may
But don’t you worry now, I’m only dreaming anyway
You may be lonely, you may be just on your own
You could be anywhere, someplace that I have known
But who am I and do we really live these days at all?
And are they simply feelings we have loved and do recall?
Oh the sea has made me cry
But I love her, too, so maybe I love you
For tears are only made of salt and water
And across the waves the sound of laughter
October it has gone and left me with a song
That I will sing to you although the moment may be wrong
Could it be the sea’s as real as you and I?
I often wonder why I always have to say
I’m only dreaming anyway
(repeat last verse)