Verse 1 There were two royal children, Who loved each other so dear, They could not come together, The water was far too deep. The water was far too deep. Verse 2 "O dearest, canst thou not swim then? So swim across to me! Three candles I shall kindle, And they shall shine for thee." And they shall shine for thee. Chorus Royal children, star-crossed lovers, Separated by the tide, Royal children, hearts forever, Death cannot their love divide. Verse 3 A wicked nun was listening, She feigned as if asleep. She went and blew the candles out, The youth drowned in the deep. The youth drowned in the deep. Chorus Royal children, star-crossed lovers, Separated by the tide, Royal children, hearts forever, Death cannot their love divide. Bridge The water calls, the water calls, To lovers brave and true, The water calls, the water calls, "Come down, I'll shelter you." Verse 4 A fisherman fished long hours, Until the dead he found: "Behold now, lovely maiden, Here lies thy royal crown." Here lies thy royal crown. Verse 5 She took him in her arms then And kissed his lifeless mouth: "Farewell now, O father and mother, We'll meet no more on earth." We'll meet no more on earth. Outro - Strong Finale Royal children, star-crossed lovers, Now together in the deep, Royal children, hearts forever, In the water's arms they sleep. In the water's arms they sleep... Royal children, hearts forever... In the water's arms they sleep... (Fade with repetition) They sleep... they sleep... Royal children sleep...
