my lover's gone, his boots no longer by my door, he left at dawn, and as I slept I felt him go, returns no more, i will not watch the ocean, my lover's gone, no earthly ships will ever bring him home again, bring him home again. my lover's gone, i know that kiss will be my last, no more his song, the tune upon his lips has passed

i sing alone, while i watch the ocean, my lover's gone, no earthly ships will ever bring him home again, bring him home again.