[Verse 1]
Silent as the stars that sleep in deep dark waters
Her face forever hidden for she wears the black ribbon
Her face forever hidden

[Verse 2]
It's from nowhere that I came and to nowhere, I'll return again
And the same fate waits for you, my friend, blessed or forsaken
She wears the black ribbon

[Chorus]
Nearest to all things, patiently waiting
So let the angels sing, silently weeping
So let the angels sing
It's only heaven descending, mmm
It's only heaven descending, mmm
It's only heaven descending

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 3]
Hold her in your arms, hold her like a lover
More precious than any other, for she bears a heavy burden
And her heart's forever broken

[Chorus]
Nearest to all things, patiently waiting
So let the angels sing, silently weeping
So let the angels sing
It's only heaven descending, mmm
It's only heaven descending, mmm
It's only heaven descending