Forgive me, you hills, dear fields of home, 
peaceful sheltering clear valley, forgive!
You will never see Joan again, 
forever she says to you, forever forgive!
The friendly meadow, trees, my pet gardens, 
ah, without me you will blossom and fade!
Refreshing grotto, my own stream flow is rapid, 
I leave you and I won't return ever again!
Places where all delighted me, 
from now on you are severed from me,
my flock, I will not be your guardian, 
you are destined to wander without a shepherd.
I must endure to guide another herd
on the pastures of murderous war.
Thus the Highest has designated His choice, 
vainglorious desires do not entice me!
O God! My heart is open to you!
It pines, it suffers!
Forgive me forever, you hills, dear fields of home, 
peaceful sheltering valley, forgive, forgive!