Lay me down in the clover
Let the wind wash my face
Will you weep when it’s over
And I leave this place
Whisper to the grasses
Saying here is my grave
Lay me down in the clover
Let the wind wash my face

Lay me down by the river
Let the rocks cover me
Will you still be a’calling
Wondering where I might be
I’m a long way from you dear
Returned to the sea
Lay me down by the river
Let the rocks cover me

Lay me down in the forest
Let the trees take to root
Will you let the ivy
Wind its way round my boot
I can hear a bird calling
She’s looking to roost
Lay me down in the forest
Let the trees take to root

Lay me down in your heart dear
Let nothing replace
Though I’m back to the earth
Will you still hold a trace
Of the woman I was 
And a bittersweet taste
Lay me down in your heart dear
Let nothing replace