Fleeting is thy beauty’s glow,

Vain deceit and empty show.

Therefore, now a last good-night!

Sun, and moon, and stars of fire,

Farewell, all your splendour bright!

Higher now I soar, far higher,

Where will dawn such glorious day,

Ye will vanish quite away.

Fare ye well, beloved friends!

Ye whose tears so fast are flowing;