Goodbye my friends, my companions in life
My beloved gang, from the good old days
It's my turn to retire at present
I must take distance from my good, faithful friends
Goodbye, my friends; I'm leaving, and I'm resigned to my fate
Nobody can win a duel with destiny
All parties are over for me
My body's overcome by illness; it does not resist anymore
Memories from erstwhile days come visit me in my mind
Memories from the beautiful moments I enjoyed in bygone times
When I still had my mother and was so close to her -- a saint she was,
And my dear girlfriend whom I adored so much.
Do you remember, friends? She was beautiful, lovelier than a goddess
And I gave her my heart, sprightly with love
Nevertheless, the Lord -- jealous of her charm,
Took her away from me and sank me into tears and depression
God's the supreme judge, we cannot fight Him
I'm all too used to respecting His law by now
Because he undid my life with His commands,
As he took my mother from me, and my fiancée too
Two are the sincere farewell tears I shed
For you, my beloved gang of friends that never forgot about me,
In bidding my friends this final goodbye of all,
With all my soul, I give you all my blessing.
Goodbye my friends, my companions in life
My beloved gang, from the good old days
It's my turn to retire at present
I must depart from my beautiful friends
Goodbye, my friends; I'm leaving, and I'm resigned to my fate
Nobody can win a duel with destiny
All parties are over for me
My body's overcome by illness; it does not resist anymore