The lone green valley
Way down in a lone green valley Down where the roses bloom and fade There was a jealous lover In love with a beautiful maid One night the moon shone brightly The stars were shining, too And to this maiden's cottage The jealous lover drew Come, love, and we will wander Where the woods are gay While strolling, we will ponder Upon our wedding day So on and on they wandered The night bird sang above The jealous lover grew angry With the beautiful girl he loved Down on her knees before him She pleaded for her life But deep into her bosom He plunged the fatal knife Oh, Willie, won't you tell me Why have you taken my life You know I've always loved you And wanted to be your wife I never have deceived you But with my dying breath I will forgive you, Willie And close my eyes in death