Lyrics

William Blake
Words & Music by Dick Eastman

She was six years old in darkened room
Held her teddy bear while monsters loomed
She's a frightened girl, she's a frightened girl
When the sun goes down and the lights go out
There are things out there that lurk about
It's a frightening world, it's a frightening world
Look behind the curtain underneath the bed
All these fears run through her head
Look at her you'll see a frightened girl

Well she came of age in a modern world
With the flag of unbelief unfurled
She salutes it wow, she's a big girl now
Says, "I don't believe in ghosts that sail
or Prince Charming or fairy tales"
Yes they taught her how, she's a big girl now
Look behind the curtain underneath the bed
It was all inside her head
Look at her you'll see a big girl now

She says "I don't believe in lullabies
And happy ever after lies, I've heard them all before
Love? Are you joking look around
At all the pieces on the ground
From hearts that care no more, look around you"

Well she met her match in a college dorm
He was reading Blake through a violent storm
When the sparks began, he's a charming man
Said "your unbelief it can go to hell
Take your cynicism there as well
Would you like some tea", he said quite calmly
"Look behind the curtain underneath the bed
Makes no difference what you said
You seem to me to be a frightened girl"

He said, "I still believe in lullabies
And happy ever after lies inside an open heart
Love, close your eyes and take my hand
I can lead you to a land
Where dreams won't fall apart, look around you"

There are pick-up lines that are tried and true
But this boy's approach had been something new
She was caught of guard and his words hit hard
Well the evening ended without a kiss
But from time to time they still reminisce
Like old lovers do, William Blake came through
Look behind the curtain underneath the bed
Faith and doubt are always wed
In every frightened girl and frightened boy

C 2004 Dick Eastman Music