We met in the summer of 43
I was home on leave from being at sea
I’d been shot at and shelled everyday
But when I met you it blew me away

I was mesmerised by your elegant grace
And captivated by your beautiful face
We strolled on the promenade hand in hand
And sat down to talk by the old bandstand

We spoke of the future, our hopes and our fears
No mention of war, we didn’t want tears
The brass band was playing your favourite song
You told me you’d wait, no matter how long

All too quickly my shore leave had past
A long kiss goodbye, I hoped not the last
I promised you I would be back really soon
To take my future bride on her honeymoon

And so we set sail and you waved goodbye
I stood on the deck with a tear in my eye
Cursing the war and despising the Hun
And Hitler for all the damage he’d done

But I never came back to live out our dream
It was taken away by a kraut submarine
We sank in the channel no time to escape
Two deadly torpedos had sealed our fate

Many years have past my body’s no more
No flesh or bones left on the sea floor
But my spirit remains so strong and so true
Just biding my time and waiting for you

When the time is right we shall meet again
I’ll offer my soul for you to regain
Then up to the heavens we both will soar
Hand in hand forever more