If only thoughts were flying birds.

If only thoughts were flying birds,

To you I'd fleet,

On thousand gleaming wings of love,

My heart's desire to greet.

If only thoughts were flying birds,

To you I'd fleet.

If only miles were inches long

'Twixt you and me,

My heart would leap to you each day

Across the land and sea,

If only miles were inches long

'Twixt you and me.

If only love could mould this world

Of ours a new,

It would be Paradise itself

To share its joys with you.

Oh, 'twould be a Paradise

To share its joys with you!