Fair, fair maiden ~
apart from the herd you keep
Tho’ I’ve not heard your voice
Thy love sings deep.

Fair, fair maiden ~
apart from the herd you keep
I stand upon the edge of beauty
But tremble on the steep

a long, long
Cursed road winds upward
lord forgive me!
I dare not leap.

Fair, fair maiden ~
apart from the herd you keep
I know not if you know my name
But I do know yours
What a beautiful name !
Ohh,
Your precious love is all I aim.

Fair, fair maiden
~