Friends must ever meet to sever, Bitter parting all must know; Now in gladness, now in sadness, Gently singing 'ere we go. While we're staying, "Good night" saying, Let us breathe it soft and low. Sunshine brightens, friendship lightens Ev'ry pathway sad and drear; And our pleasure grows in measure As our loved ones draw more near. Warm hands grasping in love's clasping, "Good night, good night, hearts so dear."