Hollow Reed Lyrics - Seals And Crofts

Make me as a hollow reed, that I may play and plant thy seed 

Rascal's closet may be lit, and have a needy rhyme in it 

Make me as a flute of stone that when I play thy wind is blown 

Rascal's hideaway might chill, and die away from sill to sill 

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed 

Make me as a hollow reed that I may sing your grace, my steed 

Rascal's secret will be seen in its decay and sickening green 

Make me as a proof in turn, I will prove to them that yearn 

Rascal's lie is manifest and never could survive your test 

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed 

Make me as a hollow reed so I may give them what they need 

Rascal's reign will come to end and monarch's eyes will shine again 

Make me strong for I am weak, give me words and I will speak 

Rascal's cheeks will burn in shame when all of us know your name 

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed 

Hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed, hollow reed