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, then remember me

When you return

You'll find me waiting here

(Sunset glow fades in the West)

(Night o'er thee valley is creeping)

Birds cuddle down in their nest

Soon all the world will be sleeping (Sleeping)

Now is the hour (Now is the hour)

When we must say goodbye (Goodbye)

Soon you'll be sailing

Far across the sea

While you're away (While you're away)

Oh, then remember me (Remember)

When you return

You'll find me waiting here