It was the great north wind
Blowing at my back
Took it down to the river
But you never came back
It was a great north wind
Sheared the tops of trees
Blowing down from the mountain
Blowing out to the sea
And all I wanted was to trust my eyes
The depths of sweet love and a soft place to hide
It was the great north wind
Picking up some speed
Took a fall into winter
Held it back from spring
And all I wanted was to trust my mind
The smell of sweet love and a soft place to hide
It was the great north wind
Called out my name
Pushed you out of New England
And I never was same