Down in the valley the valley so low Late in the evening hear the train blow Hear the train blow boys oh hear the train blow Down in the valley hear the train blow Write me a letter send it by mail Send it in care of the Birmingham jail (Write me a letter containing three lines) Answer my question will you be mine (Roses love sunshine violets love dew) Angels in heaven know I love you Know I love you dear know I love you Angels in heaven know I love you Down in the valley the valley so low Late in the evening hear the train blow