I lay my head
On your black shoulder
And weep
For I know you are leaving me
Leaving with our child

Hold me now
Hold me tight
But if you must leave
Don’t ever return
Never let me see our child again
For I can’t bear to see her face

Weep with me now
Let me cry on your black shoulder
Then take our child
And leave forever
Never let me see the faces again

Leave this glittering window
Leave this silent altar vow
Leave this bright brimming darkness
Take away our child
Take away our joy our love
Leave this dying heart