The Bells Lyrics - Cohen Leonard

(Written By Cohen, Performed In "Night Magic") 

[cf the lyrics to the song "Anthem" on the Cohen album "The Future"] 

(Judy) The birds they sang at break of day 

Start again, I heard them say 

Nor dwell on what has passed away 

Or what is yet to be. 

The wars they will be fought again 

The holy dove be caught again 

Bought and sold and bought again 

Until we set them free. 

Ring the bells that still can ring 

Forget your perfect offering 

There is a crack in everything 

The light behind to see. 

Add up the parts, not yours the sum 

Strike up the march, there is no drum 

Every heart to love must come 

Like a refugee