There beneath the willow tree

I learned a lot about the way of things

I learned that everything (the wind, the leaves) has breath inside

They were pointing ever east

To see the ever-turning aeon cease

Their wills were ever bent on waiting with all their might

I know (I know)

I know this

There is beauty in the way of things

There beyond the palisade

I saw the morning lead a cavalcade

They made a marvel of a display

And it made me cry 'o lai'

O lai (o lai)

O lai lord

There is beauty in the way of things