Dark Is The Night (Soviet Songs in English) - Тёмная ночь (на англ. языке)

This Soviet song commemorating the Russian soldiers who fought in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 is very popular in Russia. Happy Victory Day to you! ENGLISH LYRICS: 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 i