Lyrics of
Catch The Wind

Catch the Wind was released in 1965 as the debut single by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. The song is about unrequited love and was written by Donovan himself. It quickly became popular, reflecting the folk spirit of the mid-60s. The inspiration for Catch the Wind, according to Donovan, came from his admiration for Bob Dylan and his desire to create something with a similar sensibility.

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In the chilly hours and minutes
Of uncertainty, I want to be
In the warm hold of your loving mind
To feel you all around me
And to take your hand along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When sundown pales the sky
I want to hide a while behind your smile
And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find.
For me to love you now
Would be the sweetest thing, would make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind.
Deedee dee dee, dee dee deedee
Dee de deeee
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind
For standing in your heart
Is where I want to be and long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind

Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
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