Allons, viens encore chérie
J'attendrai ans après ans
Sous la lampe dans la vieille avenue

Then I may end
She had things to buy
I close my eyes
Yet I don't know why

I gave her money
Said she knew someone
And she said she won't be long

Lamplight, keep on burning
While this heart of mine is yearning
Lamplight, keep on burning
Till this love of yours is mine

I sat alone
With my thoughts and laughed
Then saw your face
In an old photograph

I didn't think
That I could live without you
But what am I to do?

Lamplight, keep on burning
While this heart of mine is yearning
Lamplight, keep on burning
Till this love of yours is mine

Come home again, dear
I have waited year after year
Under the lamp in our old avenue

If God is a man that's happy
Why should he make us cry?