Oh, the days have flown so swiftly by,
Since first thy heart I won,
And in thine eyes I saw the sigh
Of love, which ne'er was done.

Oh, the nights have flown so swiftly by,
Since first thy lips I pressed,
And in thine arms I felt the sigh
Of love, which never was blessed.

Oh, the hours have flown so swiftly by,
Since first thy vows were given,
And in thine ear I heard the sigh
Of love, which never was heaven.

Oh, the years have flown so swiftly by,
Since first our hopes were fled,
And in thine eye I saw the sigh
Of love, which never was dead.

Oh, the days have flown so swiftly by,
Since first our love was over,
And in thine heart I heard the sigh
Of love, which ne'er was more.