The two blue eyes of my darling

The two blue eyes of my darling -

they have sent me into the wide world.

I had to take my leave of this well-beloved place!

O blue eyes, why did you gaze on me?

Now I will have eternal sorrow and grief.

I went out into the quiet night

well across the dark heath.

To me no one bade farewell.

Farewell! My companions are love and sorrow!

On the road there stands a linden tree,

and there for the first time I found rest in sleep!

Under the linden tree

that snowed its blossoms onto me -

I did not know how life went on,

and all was well again!

All! All, love and sorrow

and world and dream!