Sweet Magnolia

Dan Fogelberg
Two hearts, throwing off sparks

Young and in love with our freedom

Moonlight, those soft Southern nights

We were both ripe to fall



Well, I was out on my own

Playing for all who would listen

And you were as free as a bird

Flying from nest to nest



But somewhere our eyes met

And our hands reached out

And we felt a kindred spirit



And as our faces touched

I could feel the fire

And needed so to just be near it



Oh, Lord, those moments we soared

Borne on the wings of our passion

It seemed then like they'd never end

But times like that always must



'Cause then one day I flew far away from you

I never knew how I'd regret

My sweet Magnolia belle, you know I've loved you well

Even if I never said it



Magnolia, now I see

That freedom isn't free

And love's the only true redeemer



And when this journey's through

I'll be coming back for you

If you'll have this foolish dreamer



I spend a night now and then

Passing through town on my travels

But someday I'm gonna come back to stay

Magnolia, I'm coming home