Last night, as I closed my eyes
like every night,
I saw all old acquaintances
once again close to me
Just like once long ago
we told jokes
and sang old songs
about love
Old friends, where are you now
if only I could know
whether the same songs
are still floating through the harbour, like they once did
Is anyone stealthily asking
the sea when I will return
Is the moon still spreading its might
through my city
Last night, as I closed my eyes
like every night,
I was strolling on the beach
and saw you
And just like once upon a time
you came to me
guitars and mandolins
were there
Old friends, where are you now
if only I could know
I wish I could sing with you
the same old songs as I did then
Waiting on the pier for the sunrise
Dreaming with you the same dream
Say good morning to the sea
Begin a new day with you
Last night, as I closed my eyes
like every night,
I wanted to write you
But what's the purpose of those words
I took the old guitar
my only friend
I cluched it close to my heart
and composed a song
My dear friends
if only I could know now
if this song will ever
come to you one day
Then, somewhere quiet
sing quietly this song
and you will return all happiness
to your far-away friend