As time grows near, my dearest dear
When you and I must part
How little you know of grief and woe
In my poor aching heart
Each night, I suffer for your sake
You're the one I love so dear
I wish that I was going with you
Or you were staying here
Or you were staying here

Ah
Ah
Ah

The blackest crow that ever flew
Would surely turn to white
If ever I prove false to you
Bright day would turn to night
Bright day would turn to night, my love
The elements would mourn
If evеr I prove false to you
The sеas will rage and burn
The seas will rage and burn

Ah
Ah
Ah

And when you're on some distant shore
Think of your absent friend
And when the wind blows high and clear
A line to me, pray send
And when the wind blows high and clear
Pray send your love to me
That I may know by your handwrite
How time has gone with thee
How time has gone with thee

Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah