All alone as i walked by the banks of the river

Watching the moonbeams as evening drew nigh.

All alone as i rambled i spied a fare damsel

Weepin' and wailin' with many a sigh.



Weepin' for one who is now lyin' lonely

Mournin' for one who no mortal can save.

As the foaming dark waters flowed sadly about him

Onward they speed over young jimmy's grave.



Oh jimmy why can't you but tarry here with me

Not leave me alone distracted in pain

But since death is the dagger that cut us asunder

Wide is the gulf, love, between you and i.



All alone as i rambled i spied a fare damsel

Weepin' and wailin' with many a sigh.


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