Every word was spoke in whisper
Every dream was dreamt alone
Firelight it burned so dimly
Underneath the hungry moon

Forgive me Matilda, dear
Forgive me Matilda, dear

Summer came and so did Autumn
Falling leaves of red and gold
Starving men and wounded daughters
Crawling husks of blood and bone

Forgive me Matilda, dear
Forgive me Matilda, dear

Lakes went dry and crops were failing
Corn turned black and hearts turned cold
We thought your blood would soothe God's anger
It only made the sickness grow

Forgive me Matilda, dear
Forgive me Matilda, dear