We met in the winter
When evenings were dark
One look from you
And it set off a spark
The embers you blew on
Burst into light
You lit up my days
And you sparkled my nights.
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
The summer was hot,
There was fuel in the tank.
We spent it with Willie,
Augustus and Hank.
Shane and Gene Vincent
Came round every week,
King Tubby and Emmylou
Kissing our cheek.
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
I cannot curse you
Or issue the blame
‘Cos I held your hand
When you turn down the flame.
I’m too proud to beg,
To bow or say please,
So how can I tell you
I’m still weak at Denise.
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
Well maybe in springtime
When blossoms unfold
I’ll open my window
And not feel the cold.
I’ll walk in the valley,
The hillside and park
I’ll open my eyes
And not see the dark.
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
When the fire goes out?
Did the fire go out?
Did the fire go out?
What’s that about,
when the fire goes out?
(lyrics by Vin Murtagh ©2010)
