Bobbie Gentry – Courtyard Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
Cover art for Courtyard by Bobbie Gentry

Courtyard

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Feb. 5, 19681 viewer

Courtyard Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Said he'd build me a courtyard
He promised he would
And spend time in my courtyard
Whenever he could

[Verse 2]
In the corner, a tall tree
So shady and cool
And a white marble fountain
In a clear sparklin' pool

[Verse 3]
A lovely stone courtyard
With a lacy iron gate
And a bountiful garden
Where I could wait

[Verse 4]
Yes, he built me a courtyard
Like he promised he would
And I know that he'd come to my side
He would if he could

[Outro]
Patterns on a courtyard floor
Illusions of all I'm living for

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