When the wind blows over that harbour wall 
in our village by the sea 
The years roll back and once again, your standing here with me, 
I hear your voice, you call my name, 
I turn once more and I see, 
The love light shining in your eyes 
Where it will always be. 

Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till we meet once again 
May the sun always shine upon your face 
Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till this road meets its end 
Then once more I will feel your warm embrace, 

Will you sing to me, the spinning wheel, then stroll round Stephens green, 
Walk once more, down Kilkenny streets and places you have been, 
Will your laughter echo through all the years and the heartache you have seen, 
Can we talk once more of better times and share once more a dream 

Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till we meet once again 
May the sun always shine upon your face 
Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till this road meets its end 
Then once more I will feel your warm embrace, 
fare thee well......... 

Always torn between the distance and two shores, 
I know how much that broke your heart. 
I hope you found that peace that you were looking for, 
In that light beyond the dark. 

I hear your voice, as you call my name, 
I turn once more and I see, 
The love light shining in your eyes 
Where it will always be 

Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till we meet once again 
May the sun always shine upon your face 
Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till this road meets its end 
Then once more I will feel your warm embrace, 

Fare thee well, lovely Ellen, till we meet once again 
May the sun always shine upon your face 
Fare thee well, lovely Ellen