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