A farewell song

Farewell, farewell, for I must go,

Must part from her my heart loves so;

But ere I say good bye, good bye,

I'll leave my heart in hers for aye.

For the dear God in Heaven above

Looks kindly down on all true love

And therefore gave my heart to thee

And bless'd thy faithful love for me.

And I'll return within the year,

For none but those who love thee dear

Know how it hurts to part with thee;

Good bye, my love, remember me!