Villanelle

[Verse 1]
Swiftly the swallows are flying
Far in the depths of the sky
Songster to songster replying
As on light wings they are hieing
As on light wings they are hieing
There where the flowers are bright
Swiftly the swallows are flying

[Verse 2]
Often have my wistful eyes
Watched the flying of the swallow
And my longing soul would follow
Upward as it winged its way
Ah! Ah!
To the land of the unknown
Ah!

[Vocal Solo]

[Verse 3]
And my longing soul would follow
Upward as it winged its way
Oh, swiftly the swallows are flying
Far away in the blue heavens
Swift fly the swallows

[Verse 4]
Toward that far land, my beloved
Would I were winging my flight
There thou art waiting so lonely
Waiting, O love, for me only
Waiting, O love, for me only
There where the flowers are bright
Trust in me, love, I am coming!

[Outro]
To thee, my love, I am coming!
I am coming!
Ah!
I am coming!