My dearest Marianne
Where do I begin
It’s been so long,
and I have your picture here
And it'll have to do
Til I can hear your voice again
My dearest Marianne
Time stands still
When I watch the clock,
and I count the days and weeks
It’s all I can do
Til I'm holding you again
They said I might get home
for your birthday
But you never can tell
You never can tell
My dearest Marianne
When I need you here
I can only dream,
and I can only picture you
And it's all I can do
Until I'm in your arms again