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