Now the green leaves grow,tomorrow I must go
Today I shelter here then none may know
In flowers and in garlands, I'm clothed today
Tomorrow without shoe or staff I go away

This must be my farewell, I will not come again
Nor shall I leave a footprint light as snow or rain,
Friends I must forget, or think of me and say,
A pater noster for me at the end of day

Amen amen amen, your words will stand and keep
Their watch and guard around me where I sleep
Amen amen amen, your words will stand and keep
Their watch and guard around me where I sleep