Over the hills and far away
For ten long years he'll count the days
Over the mountains and blue seas
A prisoner's life for him there'll be
He knew that it would cost him dear
But yet he dared not say
Where he had been that fateful night
A secret it must stay
He had to fight the tears of rage
His heart beat like a drum
For with the wife of his best friend
He spent his final night of freedom
For ten long years he'll count the days
Over the mountains and blue seas
A prisoner's life for him there'll be
He knew that it would cost him dear
But yet he dared not say
Where he had been that fateful night
A secret it must stay
He had to fight the tears of rage
His heart beat like a drum
For with the wife of his best friend
He spent his final night of freedom