For many and many a day;

Now when I most need you, dear robin,

You’re ready to fly far away.”

“’Tis true that cold winter is coming

And the leaves will be gone from the tree;

But I have a warm heart dear robin,

Its love shall thy safe shelter be.”

“I’ll give thee a nook in the window

Where roses and hyacinths bloom.

I need your sweet song, my dear robin,