A lament of romantic regret, 1877
Words by Meta Orred
Music by Annie Fortescue Harrison
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- In the gloaming, oh my darling
When the lights are dim and low
And the quiet shadows, falling
Softly come and softly go
When the trees are sobbing faintly
With a gentle unknown woe
Will you think of me and love me
As you did once, long ago?
- In the gloaming, oh my darling
Think not bitterly of me
Though I passed away in silence
Left you lonely, set you free
For my heart was crushed with longing
What had been could never be
It was best to leave you thus, dear
Best for you, and best for me
It was best to leave you thus
Best for you, and best for me
Sung here by Laurence Rubenstein: