And the leaves were dancing in the trees
And the birds were singing their melodies
And the bombs did fall somewhere but never here
And you painted another princess fair

On the steps of a station long ago
She was reading Anna Karenina by the glow of a late afternoon
And at last I needed to get to you
Maybe someday you’ll need me too

As I sing the blues for Amelie
As I sing the blues for Amelie

Dreams of you float right thru the walls
Gunshots echo thru the halls

And tonight the space feels empty and time seems long
But I promised myself this wouldn’t be a sad song
So maybe we’ll add a pony that you can ride ride ride with your Mama
And maybe someday I’ll take you by the hand

As I sing the blues for Amelie
As I sing the blues for Amelie

And the leaves were dancing in the trees

(lyrics: Dan Bern)