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Song of the Hollow Children


Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me ree.
Make it as easy as ABC,
Write on the leaves of the old oak tree.
Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me ree.
Sibyl, please riddle me ree.

Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me rare.
Nourish my dream and show me you care.
Rid me of ignorance; banish despair.
Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me rare.
Sibyl, please riddle me rare.
Riddle me.
Sibyl, won't you please, please riddle me?
Sibyl, please, please, won't you riddle me?

We are your hollow children.
Stuff us with meaning, not strands of straw.
Give us a dream, not a rabbit's paw.
We are your hollow children.
Set an example to prove you know.
Take a good look at the status quo.
Give us your guidance and help us grow.
We are your hollow children.

Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me ree.
Lighten the heart of darkness for me.
Open my eyes so that I may see.
Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me ree.
Sibyl, please riddle me ree.

Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me rare.
Lend me a life that's empty of care.
Offer occasion to stand and stare.
Sibyl, Sibyl, riddle me rare.
Sibyl, please, please, won't you riddle me?
Riddle me!
Sibyl, won't you please, please, riddle me?

Sibyl, please, please, won't you riddle me?
Please, please, please, Sibyl, RIDDLE ME!
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