Peter Kingsbery - Hélène lyrics

There is a church bell That rings on the hour Filling the streets Stopping the world awhile Loud is the laughter From in the schoolyard Prickling my ears Telling me time's pa**ing by Helene Comfort me Helene I am falling There is a name I've replaced with my own It's taken me years Now it's dark and unknown Though I scoff at the things That I said long ago I knew what I'd find See'est toi mon bouchon, mon bouchon Helene Comfort me Helene I am falling Try as you may This is not my real home And I miss how the sun Comes up late in the morning For all that I want There is really not much you can do Outside the harbor The windsurfers ride Working their sails As navy ships lag behind Off to a country With waves full of grain A boyhood of mine And a dream that Will always remain Helene Comfort me Helene I am falling