A 1939 popular song. words and music by Mack David
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Underneath the lamppost by the barrack gate
Standing all alone, ev’ry night you’ll see her wait
She waits for a boy who marched away
And tho’s he’s gone, she hears him say
“Oh, promise you’ll be true
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Till I return to you
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Chorus
Underneath the lamppost by the barrack gate
Standing all alone, ev’ry night you’ll see her wait
For this is the place a vow was made
And breezes sing her serenade
“Oh promise you’ll be true
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Till I return to you
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Chorus
Underneath the lamppost by the barrack gate
Standing all alone, ev’ry night you’ll see her wait
And there in the lamplight it is said
A halo shines above her head
“Oh, promise you’ll be true
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Till I return to you
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Chorus
Underneath the lamppost by the barrack gate
Standing all alone, ev’ry night you’ll see her wait
And as they go marching to the fray
The soldiers all salute and say
“We’ll tell him you’ve been true
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene
Till he returns to you
Fare thee well, Lili Marlene