Sad news sad news, comes to me where I sleep
Over the hills, calls me away
For me to go, and to leave you here
Soon before dawn, so I must bid you goodbye

And it's won for the man, another for his son
And it's won and again and again

If you must go, know that I'll wait for you
Over the hills, till you return
If you are to leave, before the night is through
I won't keep you long, for you must be on your way

And it's won for the man, another for his son
And it's won and again and again

Just think of me, and dry your eyes my dear
Now and again, while I am gone
And know that I'll, think of you my love
And when I do, then I will be by your side

And it's won for the man, another for his son
And it's won and again and again

Let us sing, and let us dance again
When you return, to me again
I'll wait day by day, watching for you my love
As I am bound, for I will see you again

And it's won for the man, another for his son
And it's won and again and again

But if I go, bury me there my dear
Over the hills, where I am home
Time marches on, on our side my love
And when it's done, then we will defeat the years

And it's won for the man, another for his son
And it's won and again and again