Slow Burn - Judy Collins, Ari Hest

I had a slow burn for you darling

We were walkin' by the river

I was young and a fool, darling

I didn’t know about forever

We took a train to Vermont, darling

We skied the mountains in the west

And all the while the fire smoldered

I felt it burning in my chest

We were walking by the ocean

On the coast of California

I felt that I should tell you something

But then the moment passed

Life went on for us, darling

(I was never very far)

We went our separate ways

(But I had to stay away)

I very seldom thought of you, darling

(Hard to remember)

The past was all a haze

Then I saw you in the city

(Couldn't believe my eyes)

Your eyes lit up and so did mine

(There was so much to say)

We walked together by the reservoir

(Hold my hand)

And shared a glass of wine

The time has passed away, darling

I thought that flame was burning out

I had my life to live, darling

Could I let go of any doubt

When I saw you that day in the city

(Memories floated back)

I suffered such a surprise

(It all was such a surprise)

The fire was lit and the slow burn started

Had it never died

Now there’s a slow burn, darling

(Just like there’d been before)

Like a sweet and smoky song

(A longing in our hearts)

And what I didn’t know, darling

(Maybe this was meant to be)

Was that your love was never gone

I have a slow burn

I have a slow burn

I have a slow burn

For you

I have a slow burn

I have a slow burn

I have a slow burn

For you