J’entends siffler le train [English translation]

I thought it would be better,

to part without saying goodbye.

I wouldn't have the heart to see you again...

But I hear the train whistle,

But I hear the train whistle,

How sad a train that whistles in the night...

I could imagine you completely alone, left

On the platform, in the crowd of "Goodbyes"

And I hear the train whistle,

and I hear the train whistle,

How sad, a train that whistles in the the night...

I nearly ran to you, I nearly shouted to you,

I almost couldn't hold back!

How far away are you going,

How far away are you going,

Will you ever have the time to come back?

~ ~ ~

I thought it would be better

If we parted without a goodbye

But I feel that now everything is over !

And I hear the train whistle

And I hear the train whistle

I will hear that train all my life...

I will hear that train all my life...