Experience the emotional depth and quiet beauty of this heartfelt folk song adaptation of The Things We Dare Not Tell. With rich acoustic melodies, gentle folk instrumentation, and reflective storytelling, this moving song explores themes of love, longing, memory, vulnerability, and the unspoken emotions we carry deep within our hearts.
Inspired by the timeless poetry of Henry Lawson, this acoustic folk ballad transforms classic literature into a deeply personal and memorable listening experience. The warm, soulful melody invites listeners to slow down and reflect on the quiet feelings, hidden hopes, and tender truths that often remain unspoken.
The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson
The fields are fair in autumn yet, and the sun's still shining there,
But we bow our heads and we brood and fret, because of the masks we wear;
Or we nod and smile the social while, and we say we're doing well,
But we break our hearts, oh, we break our hearts! for the things we must not tell.
There's the old love wronged ere the new was won, there's the light of long ago;
There's the cruel lie that we suffer for, and the public must not know.
So we go through life with a ghastly mask, and we're doing fairly well,
While they break our hearts, oh, they kill our hearts! do the things we must not tell.
We see but pride in a selfish breast, while a heart is breaking there;
Oh, the world would be such a kindly world if all men's hearts lay bare!
We live and share the living lie, we are doing very well,
While they eat our hearts as the years go by, do the things we dare not tell.
We bow us down to a dusty shrine, or a temple in the East,
Or we stand and drink to the world-old creed, with the coffins at the feast;
We fight it down, and we live it down, or we bear it bravely well,
But the best men die of a broken heart for the things they cannot tell.
Perfect for peaceful listening, homeschool poetry study, reflective moments, or family conversations about emotions and human connection, this song helps children and adults alike connect emotionally to classic poetry through music and storytelling.
This meaningful folk adaptation brings timeless literary beauty into everyday life while encouraging appreciation for thoughtful words, emotional honesty, and poetic expression.
Perfect for:
Homeschool poetry and literature study
Quiet reflection and peaceful listening
Folk music lovers and acoustic storytelling fans
Memorizing classic poetry through music
Encouraging emotional connection and meaningful conversation
Families seeking wholesome and thoughtful music
Whether played during quiet evenings, homeschool mornings, road trips, or reflective moments at home, this folk song version of “The Things We Dare Not Tell” offers warmth, beauty, and emotional depth through timeless poetry and music.
Experience the emotional depth and quiet beauty of this heartfelt folk song adaptation of The Things We Dare Not Tell. With rich acoustic melodies, gentle folk instrumentation, and reflective storytelling, this moving song explores themes of love, longing, memory, vulnerability, and the unspoken emotions we carry deep within our hearts.
Inspired by the timeless poetry of Henry Lawson, this acoustic folk ballad transforms classic literature into a deeply personal and memorable listening experience. The warm, soulful melody invites listeners to slow down and reflect on the quiet feelings, hidden hopes, and tender truths that often remain unspoken.
The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson
The fields are fair in autumn yet, and the sun's still shining there,
But we bow our heads and we brood and fret, because of the masks we wear;
Or we nod and smile the social while, and we say we're doing well,
But we break our hearts, oh, we break our hearts! for the things we must not tell.
There's the old love wronged ere the new was won, there's the light of long ago;
There's the cruel lie that we suffer for, and the public must not know.
So we go through life with a ghastly mask, and we're doing fairly well,
While they break our hearts, oh, they kill our hearts! do the things we must not tell.
We see but pride in a selfish breast, while a heart is breaking there;
Oh, the world would be such a kindly world if all men's hearts lay bare!
We live and share the living lie, we are doing very well,
While they eat our hearts as the years go by, do the things we dare not tell.
We bow us down to a dusty shrine, or a temple in the East,
Or we stand and drink to the world-old creed, with the coffins at the feast;
We fight it down, and we live it down, or we bear it bravely well,
But the best men die of a broken heart for the things they cannot tell.
Perfect for peaceful listening, homeschool poetry study, reflective moments, or family conversations about emotions and human connection, this song helps children and adults alike connect emotionally to classic poetry through music and storytelling.
This meaningful folk adaptation brings timeless literary beauty into everyday life while encouraging appreciation for thoughtful words, emotional honesty, and poetic expression.
Perfect for:
Homeschool poetry and literature study
Quiet reflection and peaceful listening
Folk music lovers and acoustic storytelling fans
Memorizing classic poetry through music
Encouraging emotional connection and meaningful conversation
Families seeking wholesome and thoughtful music
Whether played during quiet evenings, homeschool mornings, road trips, or reflective moments at home, this folk song version of “The Things We Dare Not Tell” offers warmth, beauty, and emotional depth through timeless poetry and music.
