Blue Rodeo - Black River lyrics

Silent as the stars That sleep in deep dark waters Her face forever hidden For she wears the black ribbon Her face forever hidden It's from nowhere that I came And to nowhere I'll return again And the same fate waits for you my friend Blessed or forsaken She wears the black ribbon Nearest to all things Patiently waiting So let the angels sing Silently weeping So let the angels sing It's only heaven descending It's only heaven descending It's only heaven descending Hold her in your arms Hold her like a lover More precious than any other For she bears a heavy burden And her heart's forever broken