Now is the hour, When we must say goodbye Soon you'll be sail-ing, Far across the sea While you're away, Oh, Then remember me When you return, You'll find me wait-ing here Sunset glow fades in the west, Night o'er the valley is creeping Birds cuddle down in their nest, Soon all the world will be sleep-ing Now is the hour, When we must say goodbye Soon you'll be sail-ing, Far across the sea While you're away, Oh, Then remember me When you return, You'll find me wait-ing here