Dearest love, do you remember
When we last did meet
How you told me that you loved me
Kneeling at my feet?
Oh, how proud you stood before me
In your suit of blue
How bowed to me and country
Ever to be true
Weeping, sad and lonely
Hopes and fears how vain
When the cruel war is over
Praying that we meet again!
When the summer breeze is sighing
Mournfully along
Or when autumn leaves are falling
Sadly breathes the song
Oft in dreams I see thee lying
On the battle plain
Lonely, wounded, even dying
Calling, but in vain
Weeping, sad and lonely
Hopes and fears how vain
When the cruel war is over
Praying that we meet again!
But our country called you, darling
Angels cheer your way
While our nation's sons are fighting
We can only pray
Nobly strike for God and liberty
Let all nations see
How we love the starry banner
Emblem of the free
Weeping, sad and lonely
Hopes and fears how vain
When the cruel war is over
Praying that we meet again!