The wheel of fate rolls ever on It takes us where it will Some must stay and some must go Beyond the distant hills You always were a friend to me We've been through thick and thin These parting words I'm bound to say But where do I begin
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For I don't know the road you'll travel Nor what lies in wait for you But my heart is with you always Now adieu, dear friend, adieu.
As I recall in days gone by Of friendship and of cheer I can't forsee much joy for me Now you're no longer here And far across the ocean wide Wherever you may be As oft as I shall think of you I hope you'll think of me
And so I come to wish you well Forever from this day May fortune shine its light on you And guide you on your way
For I don't know the road you'll travel Nor what lies in wait for you But my heart is with you always Now adieu, dear friend, adieu.