Where to at this time of night

Nereye bu gece vakti?

Beautiful train, solitary train?

Güzel tren, garip tren?

Bitter was the sound of your whistle

Düdüğün pek acı geldi,

Bringing so many things to mind.

Hatıra neler getiren.

Why should I not wave my handkerchief

Çokmudur mendil sallamam;

All your pasengers are more or less close to me.

Her yolcu az çok aşinam,

Go, then, I wish you a safe journey,

Haydi, yolun açık olsun;

I wish you strong bridges and bright tunnels.

Geçtiğin köprüler sağlam,

Tüneller aydınlık olsun.