O the sisters of mercy
They are not departed or gone
They were waiting for me
When I thought I just canu0027t go on
And they brought me their comfort
And later they brought me this song
Oh I hope you run into them
You whou0027ve been traveling so long
LA LA...

Yes you who must leave everything
That you cannot control
It begins with your family
But soon it comes round to your soul
Well Iu0027ve been where youu0027re hanging
I think I can see how youu0027re pinned
When youu0027re not feeling holy
Your loneliness tells you youu0027ve sinned
LA LA...

Well they lay down beside me
I made my confession to them
They touched both my eyes
And I touched the dew on their hem
If your life is a leaf
That the seasons tear off and condemn
They will bind you with love
That is graceful and green as a stem
LA LA...

When I left they were sleeping
I hope you run into them soon
Donu0027t turn on the light
You can read their address by the moon
And you wont make me jealous
If I hear that they sweetened your night
We werenu0027t lovers like that
And besides it would still be all right
We werenu0027t lovers like that
And besides it would still be all right