One red leaf on that proud old tree One red leaf hanging on The cold moved through unseen boundary Unfolding night from the dawn Why the strength when night's dark length Has come to rip you from life's arms? Who to inspire? What must be required Of one red leaf hanging on? One red leaf have you grappled time As you twisted in the breeze? Have you fought with swords? Have you been adored? Did you shade a pilgrim please? As it all moves 'round you have you found Some way to feel at calm When it's time to go Do you even know That you're one red leaf hanging on? Why such such strength when night's dark length Has come to rip you from life's arms? Who to inspire? What must be required Of one red leaf hanging on?