I will not forget all the things, I haven't said yet. And so I'll wait. Like water thrown on water, its always hard to tell. Just where is ends. Getting ready to be strung, there is sweetness to.
One night as I lay slumbering in my silent bed alone. Some reckless thoughts came to my mind which caused me for to roam. To leave my native country and the wee girl I do adore.
Bonny, bonny was my seat in the red rosy yard. And bonny was my ship in the town of Ballynagard. Shade and shelter was for me till I began to fail. You all may guess now my distress lies near the Nightingale.
Blue mountain river, if only for a while. Take me to the river, lay down by your side. The world is full of madness and I find it hard to smile. Take me where you're going and I'll be right by your side.
"Oh rise up my darling and come with me. I want to go with you and leave this country. To leave my fathers dwelling, this house and the land. So away goes Jamie with his love in his arms.
Black is the colour of my true love's hair. Her lips are like a rose so fair. She's got the sweetest face and the gentlest hands. I love the ground whereon she stands.