Parting at Yangguan

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Rain fell all night in Weicheng

The washed air, clean and calm

The inn’s roof tiles are blue-green

The willows are green, like spring arriving early

On such a lovely morning

Yet I must see a friend off, out the door on a distant journey

[Pre-Chorus]

I break off a willow twig

I place it in your hand, without saying why

[Chorus]

渭城朝雨浥轻尘 — Morning rain in Weicheng dampens the light dust

客舍青青柳色新 (The inn is wrapped in fresh green, the willows newly bright)

Cup after cup, three rounds of wine have passed

西出阳关无故人 — West beyond Yang Pass, there are no old friends

Beyond the pass，yellow sands stretch beyond sight

The feeling in this cup runs deeper than the wine

[Verse 2]

Wine is set out in the guesthouse

Drink slowly, savor every sip

You say Anxi is very far away

How many deserted villages, must you pass along the road

I have little to give you

I can only pour wine, one cup after another

[Pre-Chorus]

劝君更尽一杯酒 (I urge you to drain one more cup of wine)

Once this cup is finished, it is time to leave

[Chorus]

渭城朝雨浥轻尘 — Morning rain in Weicheng dampens the light dust

客舍青青柳色新 (The inn is wrapped in fresh green, the willows newly bright)

Cup after cup, three rounds of wine have passed

西出阳关无故人 — West beyond Yang Pass, there are no old friends

Beyond the pass，yellow sands stretch beyond sight

The feeling in this cup runs deeper than the wine

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3]

Yang Pass waits for you out there

When windblown sand rises, heaven and earth grow dim

A place where no old friends are

Who will listen to you, who will ask how you fare

At this thought I just

My eyes grow hot, my throat tightens

[Bridge]

My friend, you must remember

Even beyond the pass, do not forget to send word

It doesn't matter if your letter is short

Just a word that you're safe is worth a fortune

Waiting for the day you return

I am at the old place, with wine ready, waiting for you

When that time comes, we will drink again

Drink until the rain of Weicheng, falls once more

[Verse 4]

The carriage and horses are ready

You swing into the saddle, and wave the hem of your robe

I say, here we must part

Say take care, with heartfelt affection

You walked out through the city gates

The retreating figure blends into, willow hues and the crowd

[Final Chorus]

渭城朝雨浥轻尘 — Morning rain in Weicheng dampens the light dust

客舍青青柳色新 (The inn is wrapped in fresh green, the willows newly bright)

Cup after cup, three rounds of wine have passed

西出阳关无故人 — West beyond Yang Pass, there are no old friends

Beyond the pass，yellow sands stretch beyond sight

The feeling in this cup runs deeper than the wine

[Outro]

西出阳关无故人 — West beyond Yang Pass, there are no old friends

I will drain this cup, drink as you please