Velvet dawn, what's the veil that you have on?
Could it be the faded prose of night gone by?
And did I hear you say
you were turning into day
To bring to us a blue and cloudless sky?

She's brand new day, all rosy like a baby
Rise and see her if you're not too lazy
She walks the earth with a lantern in her hand
Looking for the break of day, so grand

Chorus:
Velvet dawn, what's the veil that you have on?
Could it be the faded prose of night gone by?
And did I hear you say
you were turning into day
To bring to us a blue and cloudless sky

When I look at her I call her velvet dawn
Prettiest colors I ever laid eyes on
There's gold and pink and tenderest of blue
Promise she will take the breath from you

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