Lili Marlene Lyrics - Vera Lynn

Underneath the lantern 

By the barrack gate 

Darling I remember 

The way you used to wait 

'Twas there that you whispered tenderly 

That you loved me 

You'd always be 

My Lili of the lamplight 

My own Lili Marlene 

Time would come for roll call 

Time for us to part 

Darling I'd caress you 

And press you to my heart 

And there neath that far off lantern light 

I'd hold you tight 

We'd kiss good night 

My Lili of the lamplight 

My own Lili Marlene 

Orders came for sailing 

Somewhere over there 

All confined to barracks 

'Twas more than I could bear 

I knew you were waiting in the street 

I heard your feet 

But could not meet 

My Lili of the lamplight 

My own Lili Marlene 

Resting in our billet 

Just behind the line 

Even though we're parted 

Your lips are close to mine 

You wait where that lantern softly gleamed 

Your sweet face seems 

To haunt my dreams 

My Lili of the lamplight 

My own Lili Marlene 

My Lili of the lamplight 

My own Lili Marlene.