Jimmy Whalen Lyrics - Peter, Paul & Mary

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 fair 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's cut us asunder 

Wide is the gulf, love, between you and I 

All alone as I rambled I spied a fair damsel 

Weepin' and wailin' with many a sigh