I've waited patiently to be 
the woman by your side;
I've watched my other romances
as they ran their course and died;

I've always wanted you, 
but you were so very far away; 
Never in my loving arms
at the end of each long day; 

Now we meet again,
after 'lo these many years; 
And the love I feel for you
is worth the time I spent in tears;

Though you are not yet free, 
my time I'll calmly bide; 
For I still dream of the day
I'll be the woman by your side