Take me to your heart my friend
And bear with me my souls lament
Remember me in kindness when I'm feverish with sorrow
Wake me not but let me sleep
The night has secrets it should keep
Don't let me know the tears I'll weep
They'll keep untill tomorrow

Love is strong as death they say
And not by rivers washed away
Be with me heart and soul I pray
forever my beloved

The truth now clothed in dark of night
Will naked stand in morning's light
The cruel sun will ere shine bright
To mock me without mercy

Take me to your heart my friend
and never more depart again
My love I'll render without end
Forever my beloved