twenty years of trying to forget

trying not to cry

as the longest days go by

she remembers how they used to be

what did he go through

she never ever really knew



in her dreams he comes to life

telling her she'll be alright

like he did before he went away



i leave tonight

you'll be alright

you'll be alright

it's not goodbye

please don't cry

i'll be alright



after that she lived in fear for him

till the day she heard

the soldiers would return

always tried hard to get over him

he said it's not goodbye



all this time

in her head he always stayed alive

everyday she makes herself look nice for him

she still thinks one day

he will return to her from far away

if he doesn't she knows one day

she'll join him



she can't forget

the words he said

before he left

i'll be alright