Now is the time for me to walk away
Turn my back toward the rising sun
I'd give my soul to stay for one more day
Before I try to fight, I'll turn to run
I hear your voice behind me; one last song
That chorus we danced once, beneath the stars
Before this verse is done, I will be gone
Turned my face from the home which was once ours
I'm off to fight, my dear, I march to war
I march to die; we both know I will die
Perhaps you'll see my name in books of lore
When I don't return, promise you won't cry
I wish I could return to you safely
I know I can't, so instead I'll set you free