Fairport Convention - To Althea From Prison

to althea from prison

G D A D G A
when love with unconfined wings hovers within my gaze
D A D G D
and my divine althea brings to whisper at my grates
A D G A
when i lie tangled in her hair and fettered with her eyes
D A D G D
birds that wanton wing the air oh know such liberty

G D A D G A
when flowing cups run swiftly round with no allaying thames
D A D G D
our careless heads withe roses crowned our hearts with loyal flame
A D G A
when first in grief in wine we steep when healths and laughs run free
D A D G D
fishes that tipple in the deep oh know such liberty

G D A D G A
stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cage
D A D G D
minds innocent and quiet make that as a hermitage
A D G A
if i have freedom in my love and in my soul Am free
D A D G D
angels alone would soar above enjoy such liberty .