We said we'd walk together, come what may If in the twilight should we lose our way If as we're walking a hand should slip free I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me We swore we'd travel, side by side We'd help each other stay in stride But each lover's steps fall so differently I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me Everyone dreams of love lasting and true Oh, but you and I know what this world can do So let's make our steps clear that the other may see I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me Now there's a beautiful river in the valley ahead There 'neath the oak's bough where we soon will be wed But if we lose each other in the shadow of the evening trees I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me Darling, I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me Oh, I'll wait for you, if I should fall behind, wait for me