Upon a darkened night the flame of love was burning in my b… - Loreena McKennitt

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Upon a darkened night the flame of love was burning in my breast
And by a lantern bright I fled my house while all in quiet rest.
Shrouded by the night and by the secret stair I quickly fled. The veil concealed my eyes while all within lay quiet as the dead.

Loreena McKennitt

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Loreena McKennitt (born 17 February 1957) is a Canadian composer, songwriter, singer, harpist and pianist.

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Birth Name: Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt

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