There is an orchard beyond the sea,
And high is the orchard wall;
And ripe is the fruit in the orchard tree —
Oh, my love is fair and tall!
There is an orchard beyond the sea,
And joy to its haven hies;
And a white hand opens its gate to me —
Oh, deep are my true love's eyes!
There is an orchard beyond the sea,
Its flowers the brown bee sips;
But the stateliest flower is all for me —
Oh, sweet are my true love's lips!
There is an orchard beyond the sea,
Where the soft delights do roam;
To the Great Delight I have bent my knee —
Oh, good is my true love's home!
There is an orchard beyond the sea,
With a nest where the linnets hide;
Oh, warm is the nest that is built for me-
In my true love's heart I bide!