He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames
  He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name
  He came bathed in light and the splendor and glory
  I can't believe what the lord has finally sent me

  He said dance for me, fanciulla gentil
  He said laugh a while, i can make your heart feel
  He said fly with me, touch the face of the true god
  And then cry with joy at the depth of my love

  Cause i've prayed days, i've prayed nights
  For the lord just to send me home some sign
  I've looked long, i've looked far
  To bring peace to my black and empty heart

  My love will stay till the river bed run dry
  And my love lasts long as the sunshine blue sky
  I love him longer as each damn day goes
  The man is gone and heaven only knows

  Cause i've cried days.  i've cried nights
  For the lord just to send me up some sign
  Is he near? is he far?
  Bring peace to my black and empty heart

  So long day.  so long night
  Good lord, be near me tonight
  Is he near? is he far?
  Bring peace to my black and empty heart