My love is gone across the ocean Sailed away across the sea We made a vow said we'll make it somehow I guess it wasn't meant to be The northwinds blow time passes by so slow And in my weary heart it's autumn forever more My love is gone beyond the mountains She's locked the door to my heart And thrown away the key You know we made a vow said we'll make it somehow I guess her promise wasn't made for me The northwinds blow time passes by so slow And in my weary heart it's autumn forever more The northwinds blow time passes by so slow And in my weary heart it's autumn forever more My love is gone across the ocean Sailed away across the sea We made a vow said we'll make it somehow I guess it wasn't meant to be The northwinds blow time passes by so slow And in my weary heart it's autumn forever more The northwinds blow time passes by so slow And in my weary heart it's autumn forever more