Far away my husband fights in the war.
I do not know how long he will be gone,
Nor do I know when he'll return to me.
The sun is setting once again.
Chickens are returning to their pen;
Sheep and cattle descend from the hills.
Where is my husband?
How I yearn for him.

Far away my husband fights in the war.
I have lost count of the days he’s been gone.
I do not know when we shall be rejoined.
The sun is setting once again.
Chickens are returning to their roost.
Sheep and cattle descend from the hills.
Where is my husband? I can only pray
He does not suffer hunger, thirst and chill.