I am growing old
Who she loves is not the answer
Don't try to change my mind
She will marry who I want her to

Can't you see she's not a child
She's a woman after all
You cannot change what's in her heart
When she loves Wilhelm

I will protect you, my love
With a sword of ice brook temper
I will bring you the moon
And I always will be true

I would go anywhere with you
But my father won't approve
For you see, you're not a huntsman
My dear Wilhelm

There is more to life
Than to fill your heart with dreams
You don't build your house
From the willow by the stream

But what is life without the willow
She must listen to her heart
When her head is on her pillow
She loves Wilhelm
Open up your heart
Please remember we were young once
And we felt like they do
Have you forgotten all you know

I have chosen someone for her
And I know his aim is true
And she will grow to love him

But he's not Wilhelm!