Written by Robyn Hitchcock
Verse 1:
Cadd9 G Em It was the night C Cold English night Cadd9 G Em It was the day C Long English dayD D7 G C It was the moon shining down on the water so white G D C G It was the moon shining down on the waterVerse 2:
Cadd9 G Em It was the house C Old English house Cadd9 G Em Blind as the night C She's dressed in whiteD D7 G C She was so warm, good Lord, how I miss her right now G D C G Just like the moon shining down on the waterVerse 3:
Cadd9 G Em It was the night C Cold English night Cadd9 G Em It was the air C Cold English airD D7 G C I can't explain, don't ask, it's stronger than me G D C G Just like the moon shining down on the water D C G It was the moon shining down on the water