'Twould been better for us both had we never

In this wide and wicked world had never met,

For the pleasure we've both seen together

I'm sure, love, I'll never forget.

Oh, I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes

Who is sailing far over the sea.

I'm thinking tonight of my blue eyes

And I wonder if he ever thinks of me.

Oh, you told me once, dear, that you loved me;

You said that that we never would part.

But a link in the chain has been broken

Leaves me with a sad and aching heart.

When the cold, cold grave shall enclose me

Will you come dear and shed just one tear

And say to the strangers around you

A poor heart you have broken lies here