I went to the hazelwood yesterday Seeking hazelnuts for food But on every branch and twig Was your pursuing face I went to bed early last night To escape you in sleep But you kept me awake till I'd make you a song
When you return they'll see My words are true
I'd wish we were torn asunder Were we not apart Let your presence replace my image of you And how I'd rejoice You've brought me to foolish babbling Tiring friends with praise of you When you return they'll see that My words are true
When you return they'll see My words are true They'll see mountains dance with ripples Mole and eagle step the reel Red rasp held by kind sea-tangle Sport before their eyes My words are true When you return, etc. to fade out