The Lilacs have come That bloom the whole year round Friends remembered and lovers found And lovers found With words that reach from star to stone And lies as true as nature's own My friends and I will sing a sea of merciful days For the lilacs have come That bloom the whole year round Friends remembered and lovers found And lovers found Arise, my love, and come away For the winter's ruinous work is done Arise my love and come away For the earth has heard the robin's song And welcomed every word And welcomed every word For the lilacs have come That bloom the whole year round Friends remembered and lovers found And lovers found So good Beyond all wishing That even as we slept Small voices, sweet to sing, Did sing a promise kept My friends and I will sing a sea of merciful days For the lilacs have come That bloom the whole year round Friends remembered and lovers found And lovers found