Lili Marlene
((French & German Versions: Lily Marlene (by Suzy Solidor); Lili Marlene (by Lale Anderson))
Composer(s): Hans Leip - Norbert Schultze - Tommy Connors
Performer(s): Anne Shelton
and multiple other artists



Underneath the lantern by the barrack gate 
Darling I remember the way you used to wait
'Twas there that you whispered tenderly
That you loved me, you'd always be 
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Time would come for roll call, time for us to part 
Darling I'd caress you and press you to my heart 
And there 'neath that far off lantern light,
I'd hold you tight, we'd kiss "good-night" 
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Orders came for sailing somewhere over there 
All confined to barracks was more than I could bear
I knew you were waiting in the street
I heard your feet, but could not meet
My Lili of the lamplight
My own Lili Marlene

Resting in a billet just behind the line 
Even tho'we're parted your lips are close to mine 
You wait where that lantern softly gleams
Your sweet face seems to haunt my dreams
My Lili of the lamplight 
My own Lili Marlene

When we are marching in the mud and cold
And when my pack seems more than I can hold 
My love for you renews my might 
I'm warm again, my pack is light
It's you Lili Marlene
It's you Lili Marlene ...