Don't leave me here alone tonight,
Today you mustn't say good-bye;
You mustn't leave like other days,
It's not the same, don't ask me why.

I only know that when you go
The dusk will dwindle into gloom;
I need your strength, I need your warmth
To light a lantern in the room.

Don't leave me lonely here tonight,
Don't leave me here alone tonight.

For all at once I'm so afraid,
And I don't really understand;
I need some lips to touch my lips,
A hand to hold my trembling hand.

Don't leave me here alone tonight,
Today you mustn't say good-bye;
You mustn't leave like other days,
It's not the same, don't ask me why.