Now Is The Hour (Maori Farewell Song)

Now is the hour

When we must say goodbye

Soon you'll be sailing

Far across the sea

While you're away

Oh Ben, remember me

When you return

You'll find me waiting here

Though our days together

Have been so very few

They've been so very precious

And when you're far away

Only memories of these treasured moments we've spent together

And hope that maybe someday you'll return

Yes only these things can make me endure the torture of lonliness that is certain to come to me when you're gone

I'll miss you so much

And remember darling