关山三五月，
When the moon is full on the mountain pass,
客子忆秦川。
思妇高楼上，
The frontier guard is thinking of Qinchuan.
当窗应未眠。
星旗映疏勒，
In my town there stands upstairs my lass, Who faces windows thinking of her man.
云阵上祁连。
战气今如此，
The stars are gleaming o'er the Tartar state;
从军复几年？
The clouds are looming o'er the northern spheres.