Spring comes early, autumn’s late
unwelcome winter procrastinates
see, the seas have taken over the land
there’s a fleet of ships resting on the sand
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
caterpillars early, chicks come late
species die before their natural rate
and what sadder sign can possibly be
drought parched river bed, flame charred tree
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
and the heat we’re stirring up
will bring us all regret
and an aching breaking earth
will finally get some rest
spring comes early, autumn’s late
summer’s early, ole’ man wint’ won’t wait
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
dark clouds don’t always bring rain
but smoke is a sign of fire
