Now in the beginning of autumn
And here I am thinking back
To the merry days of long ago
When I frolicked with my love
Her face possessed blissful beauty
Her heart, joy and solace
That was long ago, my boy
That was long ago, long ago

In the depths of winter
Did I meet her
When we were alone, swiftly and poised
She offered me her hand
I stole a kiss from the young queen
And fell in love with her
That was long ago, my boy
That was long ago, long ago

My young boy
Long before you saw the light of day
My young boy
Long before you saw the light of day

Wouldn't it be splendid if I could get back
That time for a short while
Oh I would bring her anything
And she would have my eternal loyalty
This life is cruel, this life is strange
A cloud darkens the sun
It was nice long ago, my boy
It was nice long ago, long ago

My young boy
Long before you saw the light of day...