Years and years I have loved you
And dar'd not speak my love,
Your face was a light to lead my feet
To the crown of the Heav'ns above;
(Lean closer, kiss me again, again,
For this is the Heav'n of love).

Years and years I have waited
And gazed at your face afar,
Set in the dim wide night of my soul
A tremulous silver star.
(Lean closer, love is diviner now
That the way to his shrine was far).

Years and years I have fear'd the shame
And the cruel speech of the world.
But over our heads in the darkness now
Is the banner of love unfurl'd,
(Lean closer, cling to me, kiss my lips,
Our love can despise the world.)