Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Cat Stevens
Canonical path: /cat-stevens/when-butterflies-leave
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When Butterflies Leave
Read When Butterflies Leave lyrics by Cat Stevens on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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When Butterflies Leave
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When butterflies leave their silk palaces
The scent of the garden blows towards Heaven's way.
Like the toils of man,
Those who work to tomorrow
Will not miss the dreams of yesterday
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