Courtyard

Bobbie Gentry

Compositor: Bobbie Gentry

Said he'd build me a courtyard
He promised he would
And spend time in my courtyard
Whenever he could


In the corner, a tall tree
So shady and cool
And a white marble fountain
In a clear sparkling pool


A lovely stone courtyard
With a lacy iron gate
And a bountiful garden
Where I could wait


Yes, he built me a courtyard
Like he promised he would
And I know that he'd come to my side
He would if he could


Patterns on a courtyard floor
Illusions of all I'm living for