O love my love, the summer's been so bright
the gaily colours faint in fading light
my whitish skin is turning snowy white
the world is now rotating to the night

And though there's just a short time left to give
delights of love to one another, you
will keep my spirit and my soul in who
you've grown to be as long as you will live

I hear you boil the water, making tea –
our love is still the same as years ago
with all your heart you put a heart in me
and give the autumn light its golden glow

The future keeps receding, no tomorrow
but I am feeling safe to close my eyes
when in your arms asleep my body lies
when in your arms asleep my body lies