In forest and meadow
   wherever I wander
Only you are on my mind,
   the sunshine of my life;
The trees bending low,
   filled with fruit heavy laden,
Fill with joy the heart of all,
   but mine is full of strife.
Birds are singing joyfully,
   sporting gaily all around,
What pains you so, my heart,
   and why in sorrow bound?

Oh, when will the time come
   when all this is altered,
Once again to hold you close,
   and rest my heart on thine!
When will my despair
   and my yearning be ended,
All my longing be at rest,
   the sun at last to shine!
Were you but near to me
   as I not far from you,
We would be joined in love,
   my dreams would all come true.