I remember this song from a tape of Gordon Lightfoot that was given to me by a boyfriend back when I was around 16 or so (won't even say how long ago that was!)....can only remember the opening lines. Can anyone tell me what the title of this song is, and where I can find a recording of it?

"It was only yesterday
When I heard the teacher say, patiently,
One and two make three
We were children, you and me
Let us pray
For the ones they call the children of today"

I lost touch with the friend through time and distance, and the tape has long been lost, but it started my love affair with Gordon's music, and I would love to find this song again.

Thanks!

I remember this song from a tape of Gordon Lightfoot that was given to me by a boyfriend back when I was around 16 or so (won't even say how long ago that was!)....can only remember the opening lines. Can anyone tell me what the title of this song is, and where I can find a recording of it?

"It was only yesterday
When I heard the teacher say, patiently,
One and two make three
We were children, you and me
Let us pray
For the ones they call the children of today"

I lost touch with the friend through time and distance, and the tape has long been lost, but it started my love affair with Gordon's music, and I would love to find this song again.

Thanks!

It is on the SUNDOWN album:
Too Late For Prayin'
(Sundown - 4:15)

It was only yesterday
When I heard the teacher say
Patiently, one and two make three
We were children, you and me
Let us pray for the ones they call
The children of today
Nothin' left but promises
Nothin' much is certain
All we see is want and need across the board, why thank you lord
We're livin' in the glory of your care
Skies of blue have all turned brown
To the sound of cryin
Lord abide, let us stem the tide
Of broken dreams
Sometimes you seem to tell us
It's too late for prayin'

See the ocean wild and blue
Think of all that's in her
She will not surrender to the likes of us, but then she must
They tell us, wise men tell us, it's too late
For each child with eyes that smile
There'll be ten more cryin'
Lord abide, let us stem the time
Of helplessness
But then I guess we're livin'
Is it too late for prayin'

Nothin' here but grains of sand
Nothin' much worth savin'
Guess we've all got problems of our own to bear, and still we share
Tomorrow could get better than today
To the ones who've loved in vain
Will ya be beholden
Lord abide, let us stem the tide
Of broken dreams
Sometimes ya seem to tell us
It's too late for prayin'

It is on the SUNDOWN album:
Too Late For Prayin'
(Sundown - 4:15)

It was only yesterday
When I heard the teacher say
Patiently, one and two make three
We were children, you and me
Let us pray for the ones they call
The children of today
Nothin' left but promises
Nothin' much is certain
All we see is want and need across the board, why thank you lord
We're livin' in the glory of your care
Skies of blue have all turned brown
To the sound of cryin
Lord abide, let us stem the tide
Of broken dreams
Sometimes you seem to tell us
It's too late for prayin'

See the ocean wild and blue
Think of all that's in her
She will not surrender to the likes of us, but then she must
They tell us, wise men tell us, it's too late
For each child with eyes that smile
There'll be ten more cryin'
Lord abide, let us stem the time
Of helplessness
But then I guess we're livin'
Is it too late for prayin'

Nothin' here but grains of sand
Nothin' much worth savin'
Guess we've all got problems of our own to bear, and still we share
Tomorrow could get better than today
To the ones who've loved in vain
Will ya be beholden
Lord abide, let us stem the tide
Of broken dreams
Sometimes ya seem to tell us
It's too late for prayin'

Yes, Charlene, that's it. I did discover it on the lyrics page after posting here...thanks for the help. There are several albums I will be picking up to complete what I already have...I have a truckload of memories, old and new, tied up in this music. Gordon Lightfoot and his music are gifts to be cherished, and I am feeling the need now to pass that gift on to my daughter...who is a poet and a dreamer like her mom.

Thanks again.

Dear Miss Mouse: Welcome! And has anyone yet told you of Gord's concerts to come?? Please check them out! On the main page of corfid, you will see up top a link to Wayne Francis's site. If you can make a tour, let us know -- we'd love to meet you! (And no, that was not the "Royal We," neither do I have a Mouse in my pocket (no pun intended!) -- but, I'm speaking for all of us Lightheads here...

Sheryl

Sheryl: Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I have been looking at the tour schedule, and would love more than anything to see Gord in concert again...unfortunately, I live in the middle of nowhere and the travel logistics are daunting, at best. Last time I was able to see him in concert was years ago, when I was living in a bigger city. I am leaning toward the possibility of MA in October, however. It's a long journey, but I have relatives in MA and would absolutely love to see New England in the fall! Meanwhile, I am thoroughly enjoying the website, message boards and all of the comments from those who love good music! Thanks again...I am looking forward to the education I know I will be receiving here.

mnmouse

mnmouse,

Poet and Dreamer is good.

". . . can't have one w/o the other"

The Rez

. . . one of those who fly