I sigh when day dawns; yes, I sigh
o’er all those years that passed me by.
For all those days I spent in sorrow
believing we had no tomorrow.
I sigh when day breaks; yes, it’s true
o’er all those hours away I threw.
For pride, preferring parting’s pain
to all those dreams, now dreamed in vain.
I sigh when sun sets, yes, and curse
the love I nurtured and did nurse
when smile you smiled for me alone
concealed a heart now turned to stone.
I sigh when sun sinks; yes, and pray
that love we savagely did slay
will one day breathe – if God lets live.
Then from our hearts we’ll both forgive!
I sigh when day dawns; yes, I sigh
o’er all those years that passed me by.
For all those days I spent in sorrow
believing we had no tomorrow.