[Verse 1]
The boatman calls from the lake
A lone loon dives upon the water
I put my hand over her
Down in the lime tree arbour
The wind in the trees is whispering
Whispering low that I love her
She puts her hand over mine
Down in the lime tree arbour

[Chorus]
Through every breath that I breathe and every place I go
Well, there is a hand that protects me
And I do love her so

[Verse 2]
There will always be suffering
It flows through life like water
I put my hand over hers
Down in the lime tree arbour
The boatman, he has gone
The loons have flown for cover
She puts her hand over mine
Down in the lime tree arbour

[Chorus]
Through every word that I speak and everything I know
Well, there is a hand that protects me
And I do love her so