And when the moon enrapts the streams
And trembles on the fen
A thousand years have flown it seems
Since then
For if today I part the veil
And see what time portended
I feel that long ago the tale
Was ended
Little I knew in youth's enchantment
That it is alike absurd
Or to lean against a shadow
Or believe a woman's word
For if today I part the veil
And see what time portended
I feel that long ago the tale
Was ended
Though she once betrayed
Though empty words spoken
I wished she'd have stayed
Remain with a heart that's broken
For I no longer am confined
In that sweet country's spell
I have left you far behind
Farewell