I am dust and ashes My crown is worm and white bone There's no man suckled milk Though he run I will not call him His chains will seem as feathers When silently I lock mine His iron gate but cobweb come his moment
I am dust and ashes My jewels maggots crawling There's no man woman loved Will not surrender when I beckon Sand is running my blade shining Bend your heads why stay my welcome The steps are worn my ferryman awaits you
Oh sir you do us honour Attending on our humble dwelling Lay down your glass and blade And take a few turns with us We beg you dance a few steps A rondeau of remembrance Forget a while the flesh you should have taken...
