I long to see thee once again
O desert where I once began
I long to live within thy land
In the green of the fire and the gold of the sand.
I know I cannot find the way
O desert where I wish to stay
I ache but know I cannot stand
By the green of the fire and the gold of the sand.
I saw thee once upon a dream
O desert lady, desert queen
Touch me with thy ancient hand
With the green of the fire and the gold of the sand.
I desire thee so, o desert mine
O desert, desert, thou ancient shrine
Canst thou begin to understand
I need the green of the fire and the gold of the sand.
I'll wander all my mortal life
O desert siren, causing strife
Travel forever, until I can
See the green of the fire and the gold of the sand.
In the green of the fire, in the gold of the sand
My soul did I lose to thy might hand
Thou art Silverado! eternal land
I am lost... o green fire, I am lost, gold sand.