"The journey long, the perils many,
The road a thousand thirsty miles,
Still my steps shall never falter
My faith and purpose never alter
For you are by my side
You, and only you, dear love,
You, with whom I am myself
You, my courage and my solace
You, whatever might befall us
You are by my side
The world may turn its face away,
The gods abandon, the ghosts draw near,
But no fear or grief can ever claim me
No cruel words or looks can shame me
For you are by my side
You, and only you, dear love,
You, for whom I'm more than me
You, whose arms and lips I covet
You, my first and best beloved
You are by my side."