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As the roots of the trees in the ground, I’m bound.
As the earth with the sunlight is gowned, I’m bound.
The sound of your voice
And the thrill of your kiss
Have tamed me.
I’ve found there’s no choice,
Where’s my will to resist,
Love has claimed me.
As a rock in the depth of the ocean,
I’m bound.
As the mountains that rise in devotion
I’m bound.
As the sky or the sea,
I can never be free;
I’m a pris’ner.
Your slave, enraptured,
Is happy to be captured
And bound.
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Rediscovering Margaret Bonds: Art Songs, Spirituals, Musical Theater and Popular Songs
Composer(s): Margaret Bonds
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