In the gloaming oh, my darling
when the lights are dim and low
And the quiet shadows falling
softly come and softly go
When the trees are sobbing faintly
with a gentle unknown woe
Will you think of me and love me,
as you did once long ago?
In the gloaming oh! my darling
think not bitterly of me?
Tho' I passed away in silence
left you lonely, set you free
For my heart was crush'd with longing,
what had been could never be
It was best to leave you thus dear
best for you and best for me
It was best to leave you thus ..........
Best for you and best for me ......