Ivor Novello & Various Artists Follow

We'll gather lilacs

Although you're far away and life is sad and grey
I have a scheme, a dream to try,
I'm thinking, dear, of you and all I meant to do
When we're together, you and I.
We'll soon forget our care and pain
And find such lovely things to share again.

Refrain (sing twice)

We'll gather lilacs in the spring again,
And walk together down an English lane,
Until our hearts have learned to sing again
When you come home once more.
And in the evening by the firelight's glow,
You'll hold me close and never let me go.
Your eyes will tell me all I want to know
When you come home once more.

We'll learn to love anew the simple joys we knew
And shared together night and day.
We'll watch without a sigh the moments speeding by
When life is free and hearts are gay.
My dream is here for you to share,
And in my heart my dream becomes a prayer.

Refrain