Old cedar planks under grey skies
Where the cold mountain wind will rise
Red maples bleed on the temple floor
Opening a heavy wooden door
Crimson leaves on the wooden bridge
Drifting down from the mountain ridge
Spinning slow in the autumn air
Painting colors everywhere
Bells ring out from the hidden shrine
Tracing a thin and silver line
The river runs with a steady beat
Cold water washing tired feet
Crimson leaves on the wooden bridge
Drifting down from the mountain ridge
Spinning slow in the autumn air
Painting colors everywhere
Kongo peak wears a crown of white
Hiding the sun from the morning light
A single bird flies across the blue
Bringing a feeling sharp and new
Crimson leaves on the wooden bridge
Drifting down from the mountain ridge
Spinning slow in the autumn air
Painting colors everywhere
Ancient stones keep the secret path
Safe from the winter's coming wrath
Orange sparks on a forest green
The brightest sight that they have seen
Step by step on the weathered grain
Waiting for the coming rain
Hold the breath till the colors blur
Until the sleeping spirits stir
Prayer beads click in a steady row
Watching the scarlet river flow
The temple stands in a quiet glow
While the heavy northern breezes blow
Crimson leaves on the wooden bridge
Drifting down from the mountain ridge
Spinning slow in the autumn air
Painting colors everywhere
Crimson gold on the river bed
Where the mountain colors spread