On a train from Cambodia
Traveling by night
Citing vows plagued by paradox
Unraveling in time
Once in love like two turtle doves
And later torn apart
Elena, I have come to win your heart
We were wed by the river
Where the water lilies grow
Then we drove to Massena
On an old dirt road
Intertwined like the dragon flies
Mating in the marsh
Elena, I have come to win your heart
Lend me your ear
Elena my dear
I've come back to give you my love
I was untrue
Ungrateful to you
I've come back to give you my love
While the band plays The Byrds
We Turn, Turn, Turn
Soldiers in their uniforms
Girls are in their skirts
You didn't wear your ring
Has our love grown apart?
Elena, I have come to win your heart
With your picture in my pocket
I carried through the war
Through the night with the light from above
Know that I will always love you
Like I've done from the start
Elena, I have come to win your heart