[Verse 1]
I saw thee dancing from the gallery
Thou lookest gay when I am not with thee
But then my presence caught thee by surprise
A single teardrop falling from thine eyes

[Refrain]
I know not why I run away (Ah)
I make thee cry when I run away (Ah)

[Verse 2]
With no portent how could I divine
That our love would wither on the vine?
And now I find no favour in thine eyes
I am more ghost than someone to despise

[Refrain]
I know not why I run away (Ah)
I make thee cry when I run away (Ah)

[Chorus]
Though I wandered once, I wish to stay
Save thy tears for another
Save thy tears for another day (Ah)
Save thy tears for another day
[Verse 3]
‘Twas my folly in that month of May
When I vowed to thee that I would stay
But ask me not why swans in winter fly
For they can no more bide with thee than I

[Refrain]
I know not why I run away (Ah)
I make thee cry when I run away (Ah)

[Pre-Chorus]
Though I wandered once I wish to stay
Save thy tears for the morrow

[Chorus]
And if it pleases thee, send me away
I would spare thee any sorrow
Save thy tears for another day (Ah)
Save thy tears for another day

[Refrain]
I know not why I run away
I make thee cry when I run away
Save thy tears for another day (Ah)
Save thy tears for another day (Ah)