I waited for her
a white rose in my hand.
I waited for her
by the river's rand.

 I waited for her
 the girl of my dreams.
 I waited for her
 with excitement tears.

   I'll meet her today
   she will come - that I know.
   This is just a delay
   for a few moments or so.

     I looked at the water
     it was clear as the sky
     the birds began singing
     and I - I began to cry.

       I looked at the rose
       it had turned red.
       "Now I 'm sure
       This sign is bad !"

I waited and waited
for my beloved
it started to rain
and the land became mud.

 will she come
 yes or no ?
 I hope it is yes
 or - my heart will blow.

   The rain stopped
   and the sun came out
   I fell on my knees
   "where are you ?" did I shout.

     I wanted to go
     to see what might have happened
     but what if I go
     and she will come at the end.

       The day ended - the night came
       but still my love remained just the same
       The days passed, and also the years
       and what remained at last was only stone and dust.

But I'm waiting
     I'm waiting over there
     I'm waiting , I'm waiting
     I'm waiting for her.