Helping Hand

By Pentangle

On Reflection

Released on October 1971

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[Verse 1]

Once the days seemed so endless

But that was very long ago

So much time has been wasted

And as daytime turns into evening

Darts and fizz will roll

Better forget it, soon the wine will flow


[Verse 2]

Many chances were given

Some were taken, some were not

Blaming misunderstanding

For the opportunities lost

But they are soon forgot

Light up a candle, blood is flowin' hot


[Bridge]

Try to reason

Why the fear of failin'

Learn the lesson

Losing every gain

You people who understand

Please hold out a helping hand

To people who can't find their way

Well, won't you treat them like a brother?

Maybe some day

There'll be some solution

Though it may well

Need a revolution

Then there won't be no one to blame

Or look that they ever came

It's easy to see that we may

Learn to love one another


[Verse 3]

Spend some time with your loved ones

Let your troubles melt away

There's a time and a place for everything

So try to relax

And let your mind run free

Live every moment, I'll be there 'til May