Dark is the night, only bullets are whistling around
With the wind singing songs in the wires and the stars softly gleaming
You are awake though the night has long covered the grounds
As you’re rocking the cradle, I know you are quietly weeping
Oh, how l want to see that tender look in your eyes
Oh how I want just one moment to kiss them gently!
We’re miles apart. And although stars are lit in the sky
Yet the dark steppe between us tonight feels so troubled and empty
I do believe you’ll remain ever faithful and true
It’s this faith that gave courage to me in the fiercest of battles
And I’m at peace ‘cause I know I’m returning to you
And whatever befalls me, for sure, I’ll return in fine fettle
I fear no death. It’s been taking its toll all around
And even now it is raging and will not settle
You are awake though the night has long covered the grounds
As you’re rocking the cradle I know I’ll return in fine fettle
Перевёл Борис Анисимов.