Patti Smith

Come Back Little Sheba

Patti Smith


Come back little Sheba 
I hear them calling 
Open your ears 
Awake from thy sleep 
High above 
The stars are falling 
Open your arms 
And you shall receive 

The lights of the city 
So bold and flashing 
All of its riches 
Imparted to thee 
Robes of saffron 
Robes of standing 
A road of crimson 
Spread at your feet 

Your robes of standing 
Your robes of saffron 
Your road of crimson 
All pleasing to me 
But close your lights 
Close your gates 
I must arise 
My flock awaits 

Farewell little Sheba 
I hear them a'calling 
Here is your staff 
Tend to thy sheep 
Good wishes be with you 
If that be your calling 
Farewell little Sheba 
Arise and take leave