verse 1 N.C. While seasons change in timely way The salt sea ever flows Where open moors lie cold and bleak A single flower grows Interlude: verse 2 Though winter snows fall deep and long The flower grows the while The weary traveller passing by Feels warmer for her smile Instrumental: verse 3 Sunshine and the tender flower Both melt the young man's heart But he who lingers waits his turn Must learn to play his part verse 4 Through summer days of warmth and love The young man tends his flower But blinded by their colours bright Heeds not the passing hour Instrumental: Verse 5 The autumn leaves once clothed with gold Now frayed and sadly worn The flower bids a chill farewell The young man's heart is torn Verse 6 N.C. While seasons change in timely way The salt sea ever flows Where open moors lie cold and bleak A single flower grows