As autumn leaves now burn in shades of gold and crimson
Shadows fall upon the hills that lie so near
But you my love, reflecting natures glowing colours
Far surpass the beauties we so gladly share.

Oh my love, this day will stay with me
Held secure within my heart
and oh my love, this day will always be
the day I knew we’d never part

The river flows in liquid shades of gold and crimson
Upon the bough the rowan berry softly grows
But you my love, accenting natures sweet perfection
Shine beyond the sunset’s gaudy, gilded show

Oh my love, this day will stay with me
Held secure within my heart
and oh my love, this day will always be
the day I knew we’d never part

The sun descends in fiery shades of gold and crimson
Clouds attend and lilac gently moves to black
But you my love transcending natures fleeting pattern
Hold me now, perpetual, safe from life’s attack

Oh my love, this day will stay with me
Held secure within my heart
and oh my love, this day will always be
the day I knew we’d never part

       Kevin Walsh

Autumn in Scotland is one of the most spectacular times of year. In this track I return again to Burns’ themes, combining his love of nature with his love of “the lasses” by comparing the beauties of this time of year with the beauty of a girl. In this case the lass wins out !

SHADES OF GOLD AND CRIMSON - 4m37s