Babylon - Clandestine

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Babylon

How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.
Can I get there by candlelight?
- Yes, and back again.
How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.

Down on the carpet, you shall kneel,
While the green grass grows at your feet. 
Stand up straight, and choose the one you love -
And choose the one you love.

If wishes were horses and beggars could ride,
I'd be over the sea with you at my side.
But if "ifs" and "ands" were pots and pans
There'd be no work for a traveller.

How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.
Can I get there by candlelight?
- Yes, and back again.
How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.

Up all night, and running through the town -
Upstairs and downstairs, in my nightgown.
Peering through the windows,
And cryng through the locks,
"Where is my sweetheart, it's eight o'clock!"

Lavender green, lavender blue
And if you love me, I'll love you.
I'd skip over ocean and dance over sea,
All the birds in the world can't catch me!

How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.
Can I get there by candlelight?
- Yes, and back again.
How many miles to Babylon?
- Threescore and ten.

Come out with me, and come out to play -
The moon, it shines as bright as day.
Oh, leave your supper, and leave your sleep;
Come down withyour friends now,
Here in the street.

- Clandestine