Judy Collins - Slow Burn lyrics

I had a slow burn for you darling We were walkin' by the river I was young and a fool, darling I didn't know about forever We took a train to Vermont, darling We skied the mountains in the west And all the while the fire smoldered I felt it burning in my chest We were walking by the ocean On the coast of California I felt that I should tell you something But then the moment pa**ed Life went on for us, darling (I was never very far) We went our separate ways (But I had to stay away) I very seldom thought of you, darling (Hard to remember) The past was all a haze Then I saw you in the city (Couldn't believe my eyes) Your eyes lit up and so did mine (There was so much to say) We walked together by the reservoir (Hold my hand) And shared a gla** of wine The time has pa**ed away, darling I thought that flame was burning out I had my life to live, darling Could I let go of any doubt When I saw you that day in the city (Memories floated back) I suffered such a surprise (It all was such a surprise) The fire was lit and the slow burn started Had it never died Now there's a slow burn, darling (Just like there'd been before) Like a sweet and smoky song (A longing in our hearts) And what I didn't know, darling (Maybe this was meant to be) Was that your love was never gone I have a slow burn I have a slow burn I have a slow burn For you I have a slow burn I have a slow burn I have a slow burn For you