My child, my fleeting hour has come There's no mercy for me, no pardon Close my eyes, I know you're overcome And I have failed to guard you Over mountains, through the meadows You travelled far from home By the hand of your father I'm left, abandoned, alone Hear my voice, remember who cradled you Who loved you and swore to guide you Through the darkest hours of your life Return to me, if only tonight My child, let your kisses console my heart Revive me with your smile All is gone now, now all is lost Heard me plead for one last goodbye Over mountains, through the meadows He carried you far from home By his hand, the hand of your father We're left, abandoned, alone Hear my voice, remember who cradled you Who loved you and swore to guide you Through the darkest hours of your life Return to me, if only tonight Hear my voice, remember who cradled you Who loved you and swore to guide you Through the darkest hours of your live Return to me, my child Let us reunite