In the Shadow of the Pines

Writers: Sylvester Legg, Hattie Lummis

We wandered through the shadow of the pines, my love and I.
As the wind was blowing freshly from the sea.
When a sudden fitful darkness stoled across the Summer sky,
And the shadow came between my love and me.

Some unkind words were spoken, and almost unawares,
hasty answers to unthinking anger led.
And our heart felt bitter longings,
And our weeping and our prayers,
N'er can make these false and cruel words unsaid.


Come back to me sweetheart, and love me as before.
Back to me sweetheart, and leave me nevermore.
In life's dark pathway, the sun no longer shines.
Come, my love, and meet me in the shadow of the pines.



I wake from bitter dreaming but to call aloud your name.
I sleep again to dream of you once more.
My stubborn pride has left me, I admit I was to blame.
Forgive me, dear, and love me as before.


Come back to me sweetheart, and love me as before.
Back to me sweetheart, and leave me nevermore.
In life's dark pathway, the sun no longer shines.
Come, my love, and meet me in the shadow of the pines.