I kissed my lover tenderly It was the last time I would see Her eyes look deeply into mine She had been called by the divine I've rowed a thousand times before I take their spirits shore to shore Those countless souls I cannot see My vessel heavy with you here next to me My sleep was suddenly cut short My body drawn toward the port To where a boat lay in the sand Bound for that strange and distant land I've rowed a thousand times before I take their spirits shore to shore Those countless souls I cannot see My vessel heavy with you here next to me When I arrive upon that tide Those final moments with my bride I'll leave her on that green and pleasant ground Where she can lay her burdens down I've rowed a thousand times before I take their spirits shore to shore Those countless souls I cannot see My vessel heavy with you here next to me I've rowed a thousand times before I take their spirits shore to shore Those countless souls I cannot see My vessel heavy with you here next to me