[Intro] [Instrumental setting a mysterious and ethereal atmosphere] ( My dear child Why are you afraid?" And the boy replied ) [Verse] Who's ridin' so late through night so wild A father A child on the steed In his arms safe and warm The boy rests Safe from harm He lays on his father's strong steed And the Erlking said [Prechorus] "My dear child Why are you afraid?" And the boy replied [Chorus] "Father Father Don't you see? The Erlking's comin' for me His crown His train His red eyes so evil Father Father Can't you see? The Erlking's comin' for me Father Father Father The Erlking's comin' for me" [Verse 2] "Sweet boy Come away We'll play games and have fun My daughters will tend to you My handsome son They will rock you to sleep They will sing you to rest Come to me Young boy The Erlking is best" And the Erlking said [Prechorus] "My dear child Why are you afraid?" And the boy replied [Chorus] "Father Father Don't you hear? The Erlking is whispering in my ear His words His lies His voice is so evil Father Father Can't you hear? The Erlking is whispering in my ear Father Father Father The Erlking is whispering in my ear" [Outro. Chorus] "My dear child Why are you afraid?" And the boy replied "Father Father Don't you see? The Erlking's comin' for me His crown His train His red eyes so evil Father Father Can't you see? The Erlking's comin' for me Father Father Father The Erlking's comin' for me" [Instrumental fade-out]
