As time draws near my dearest dear when you and I must part How little you know of the grief and woe in my poor and my poor aching heart Tis' but I suffer for your sake believe me dear it's true I wish that you were staying here or I was going with you I wish my breast were made of gla** wherein you might behold Upon my heart your name lies wrote in letters made of gold In letters made of gold my love, believe me when I say You are the one that I will adore until my dying day The blackest crow that ever flew would surely turn to white If ever I prove false to you bright day will turn to night Bright day will turn to day my love, the elements will mourn If ever I prove false to you the seas will rage and burn