Who by fire, who by water
Who in the sunshine, who in the night time
Who by high ordeal, who by common trial
Who in your merry merry month of May
Who by very slow decay
Who shall I say is calling?

Well, Marianne, it's come to this time
When we're really so old
And our bodies are falling apart
And I think I will follow you very soon
Know that I'm so close behind you
That if you stretch out your hand, I think you can reach mine

And you know I have always loved you for your beauty
And for your wisdom
But I don't need to say anything more about that
Because you know all about that

But, now
I just want to wish you a very good journey
Goodbye, old friend
Endless love
See you down the road

And who shall I say is calling?