Oh, the lights of Magdala flicker Dimly on the shore Holy sailor sailing on the sea Patiently waiting she walked quietly To the door Another lonely night in Galilee Chorus: Magdalene, don't wrap your dreams in sorrow Save them for tomorrow if it comes When we'll meet within the circle Round the sun Oh, if heaven were a lady don't you Know you'd been the one Through the streets of Jerusalem You followed him once more Holy sailor's come home from the sea Someone somewhere's calling him To a golden distant shore Far from the lonely nights in Galilee Chorus: Magdalene, don't wrap your dreams in sorrow Save them for tomorrow if it comes When we'll meet within the circle Round the sun Oh, if heaven were a lady don't you Know you'd been the one