Often I think that they have only stepped out

Often I think that they have only stepped out -

and that soon they will reach home again.

The day is fair - O don't be afraid -

They are only taking a long walk.

Yes: they have only stepped out

and will now return home.

O don't be anxious - the day is fair.

They are taking a walk to those hills.

They have simply gone on ahead:

they will not wish to return home.

We'll catch up to them on those hills.

In the sunshine the day is fair.