Castles in the Air  (KDM 183)  Chris Froggatt  (Don Maclean) 1970

OPENER - CLOSER

Sides Face Grand Square

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you

That I'm tired, of castles in the air

(Allemande and Weave)

I've got a dream, I want the world to share

(Promenade)

Castle walls, just lead me to despair

FIGURE

Heads Promenade go Halfway

Lead to the Right, Right & Left Thru

Veer Left, Couples Circulate, Ladies Chain down the Line

Pass the Ocean, Men Circulate, Ladies Trade

Corner Swing and Promenade

Perhaps she’ll understand if you tell it to her plain

MIDDLE BREAK

Sides Face Grand Square

Hills of forest green, where the mountains touch the sky

A dream come true, I'll live there 'til I die

(Allemande and Weave)

I'm asking you, to say my last goodbye

(Promenade)

The love we knew, ain't worth another try

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ORIGINAL LYRICS

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you

That I'm tired of castles in the air

I've got a dream I want the world to share

And castle walls just lead me to despair

 

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky

A dream come true, I'll live there 'til I die

I'm asking you to say my last goodbye

The love we knew ain't worth another try

 

Save me from all the trouble and the pain

I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again

Tell her the reasons why I can't remain

Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain

 

But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning?

In the hills, away from city strife

I need a country woman for my wife

I'm city born, but I love the country life

 

For I will not be part of her cocktail generation

Partners waltz, devoid of all romance

The music plays and everyone must dance

I'm bowing out, I need a second chance

 

Save me from all the trouble and the pain

I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again

Tell her the reasons why I can't remain

Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain

 

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you

That I'm tired of castles in the air

I've got a dream I want the world to share

And castle walls just lead me to despair