The Soldier's Farewell - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE SOLDIER'S FAREWELL. 
How can I bear to leave thee? One parting kiss I give thee, And then, whate'er befalls me, I go where honor calls me. Farewell, farewell, my own true love, Farewell, farewell, my own true love. 
Ne'er more may I behold thee, Or to this heart enfold thee; With spear and pennon glancing I see the foe advancing. Farewell, farewell, my own true love, Farewell, farewell, my own true love. 
I think of thee with longing; Think thou, when tears are thronging, That with my last faint sighing, I'll whisper soft, while dying-Farewell farewell, my own true love, Farewell, farewell, my own true love.