Story Behind The Song
The hardships and uncertainty of life on the land can take its toll on relationships.
| Song Length |
4:39 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Subject |
Regret, Heartbreak |
| Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
Shadows of Even
1.
As we sit in the shadows of even
There's a peace on the valleys of home
But you've said that tomorrow you're leavin'
And tomorrow I'll sit here alone.
I know that we've had a bad run
But the good times must soon come again.
If you wait till the shearing is all done
There'll be more time for us then.
Chorus
Remember my heart will be aching
When the chores of the long day are through
And here in this chair I'll be waiting
In the shadows of even for you.
2.
As the moon rises over the paddocks
On this old settee by the door
We could sit once again in the shadows
In the shadows of even once more.
The seasons have not been on our side
All our land has been parched by the sun.
It's a pity that this year the crop died,
It's a shame the rains didn't come.
Chorus
3. Instrumental
4.
I'd be able to manage if only
On these moments I didn't depend
Now this old settee will be lonely
When the shadows of even descend.
When the creatures of day-break are calling
And you go to the gate for the bus
Though the wattlebird heralds the morning
It's the shadows of even for us.
Chorus