From the time we met in our youth
our bridles flashed between the two rivers
we've never tired of rambling
now without warning you're leaving
the plaintive cry of phoenix strings
the utter stillness of a winter night
despite a gentleman's resolve
the coming separation shows on our faces
you're traveling home to honor your parents
I can't hold back your fleet-footed steed
when the rooster crowns you'll depart my friend
with winter snows still blocking the passes
our time tonight is so brief
fill your cup one more time