Underneath the lantern by the barrack's gate Darling I remember the way you used to wait Twas there that you whispered tenderly that you love me you'd always be My lily of the left line 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 the fire of lantern light I'd hold you tight you kiss goodnight My lily of the left line my own Lili Marlene