As time draws near my dearest dear when you and I must part
But little you know of the grace and awe of my poor achin' heart
Each night I suffer for your sake you're the girl I love so dear
I wish that I was going with you or you were stayin' here

I wish my breast was made of glass wherein you might behold
Oh there your name lies wrote my dear in letters made of gold
Oh there your name lies wrote my dear believe me what I say
You are the one I love the best until my dying day

The crow that is so black my love will surely turn to white
If ever I prove false to you bright day be turned to night
Bright day be turned to night my love the elements will mourn
If ever I prove false to you the seas will rage and burn

And when you're on some distant shore think of your absent friend
And when the wind blows high and clear a light to me pray send
And when the wind blows high and clear pray send your love to me
That I might know by your handwrite how time has gone with thee