I laid on a dune and I looked at the sky
When the children were babies and played on the beach
You came up behind me, I saw you go by
You were always so close and still within reach
Sara, Sara
Whatever made you wanna change your mind
Sara, Sara
So easy to look at, so hard to define

I could still see them playing with their pails in the sand
They run to the water their buckets to fill
I can still see the shells falling out of their hands
As they follow each other back up the hill
Sara, Sara
Sweet virgin angel, sweet love of my life
Sara, Sara
Radiant jewel, mystical wife

Sleeping in the woods by a fire in the night
Where you fought for my soul and went up against the odd
I was too young to know you were doing it late
And you did it with strength that belonged to the guards
Sara, Sara
Wherever we travel we're never apart
Sara, Sara
Beautiful lady so dear to my heart

I can still hear the sounds of those Methodist bells
I'd taken the cure and had just gotten through
Staying up for days in the Chelsea Hotel
Writin Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands for you
Sara, Sara
It's oh so clear I can never forget
Sara, Sara
Loving you is one thing I'll never regret

Now the beach is deserted except for some kelp
And a piece of an old ship that lies on the shore
You always responded when I needed your help
You gave me a map and a key to your door
Sara, Sara
Glamorous nymph with an arrow and bow
Sara, oh Sara
Don't ever leave me, don't ever go