Oh my sweet love, come to me

Take me in your soft embrace

Sweet love, please come closer

That I may touch your gentle face

Sing to me a love song

That will drive away my earthly fears

And when it's all over

You can wipe away the tears



Sweet Death, please come easy

Help me end my suffering

Please hurry to my bedside

I cannot wait another day

Come quickly fill my being

Let no-one know that you are there

Then quietly light a candle

Walk ahead to show the way



Too long have I suffered

To carry on another day

Gently close my eyes now

Let hope and care fade away

Carry me across the water

Where the darkness meets the day

As I follow in your footsteps

Your candle lights the way