Lili Marlene

Underneath the lantern by the barrack gate
Darling I remember the way you used to wait
'Twas there that you whispered tenderly
That you loved me
You'd always be
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Time would come for roll-call, time for us to part
Darling, I'd caress you and press you to my heart
And there 'neath that far-off lantern light
I'd hold you tight
We'd kiss "Good night",
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Orders came for sailing, Somewhere over there
All confined to barracks, was more than I could bear
I knew you were waiting in the street
I heard your feet
But could not meet,
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Resting in a billet, just behind the line
Even tho' we're parted, Your lips are close to mine
You wait where that lantern softly gleams
Your sweet face seems
To haunt my dreams
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene