I, I was born

Child, child of scorn

Long before the time that’s right

Before the time God meant for me

I, I remain

Child, child defamed

Long before my time draws nigh

Before the time God heeds me die

You, witness be

With Eyes, eyes that see

Tearful moments haunt our hearts

Families do fall, fall apart

Dance to the moan

Dance to the tone

Dance to the master’s drum

Love in a silent, silent way

Live in a silent way

I-du-lee-lie-ya

Du-lee-lie

I-du-lee-lu-aye do

Dance to the sound

Dance for the crown

Cum-du-lu-la-lee-lie

The king’s aghast

So banished cast

Oh, Cordelia

The king’s aflame

Madness reigns

Oh, Cordelia

Favored will you bless it back and speak in kind?

King’s childish needs come unredeemed your sisters scheme

I cannot heave, heave my heart

Into my mouth

Heave my heart

Into my mouth

I cannot heave, heave my heart

Into my mouth

Heave my heart

Into my mouth