So swiftly dies the dream of life
So soon the mists enfold
I crave, therefore, one day of love
Till sea o’er me has rolled
So swiftly seeps the sands of time
So soon the swallow’s gone
So all my longings, all my dreams
I\'ve now reduced to one:
That I could live one day with her
Together, at Land\'s End
At Longships Lighthouse stay with her
My lover and best friend
That I could feel her tender touch
Once more upon my face
That I could hold her in my arms
Once more, my love, embrace
So swiftly dies the dream of life
So soon the sun it sets
If I could spend that day with her
I’d die with no regrets