by Jerry Hendy

Copyright 1999

Can you hear my heart, Gabrielle?
As I watched you from a distance in the camp beneath the stars
In the Firelight Gabrielle
You were humming my song as I casually played my lyre
I could swear I almost heard an Olympian orchestra and a heavenly choir
Though you loved me not Gabrielle
So I lived for every moment that I spent in your company
I was so afraid, Gabrielle
At me you'd laugh, pull my nose and treat me so unkind
And so I played the fool, the clown, and the warrior to hide what was in
my heart and in my mind

(Chorus)

I was transformed into a hero swell
Every time I heard that bell, Gabrielle
Then Bliss' arrows struck all but me, you loved me, oh Gabrielle
Then Cupid put all back as it was
Again, I'm alone
But I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle
Yes, I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle

Now we're much older, Gabrielle
It's many years since I wore my armour or had a sword in my hand
Do you remember back then, Gabrielle?
Do you still recall that night when I took courage in both hands
I spoke truly from my heart and you finally accepted me as I really am.

(Chorus)

I was transformed into a hero swell
Every time I heard that bell, Gabrielle
Then Bliss' arrows struck all but me, you loved me, oh Gabrielle
Then Cupid put all back as it was
Again, I'm alone
But I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle
Yes, I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle

(Chorus)

I was transformed into a hero swell
Every time I heard that bell, Gabrielle
Then Bliss' arrows struck all but me, you loved me, oh Gabrielle
Then Cupid put all back as it was
Again, I'm alone
But I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle
Yes, I'd go through all that again, to love my friend, Gabrielle