Life's morn will soon be waning,

And it's evening bells be tolled,

But my heart shall know no sadness,

If you'll love me when I'm old.

Down the stream of life together

We are sailing side by side,

Hoping some bright day to anchor

Safe beyond the surging tide.

Today our sky is cloudless,

But the night may clouds unfold;

But, though storms may gather round us,

I know you'll love me when I'm old.