As time draws near my dearest dear when you and I must partHow little you know of the grief and woe in my poor aching heartEach night I suffer for your sake, you’re the girl I love so dearI wish that I was going with you or you were staying hereI wish my breast were made of glass wherein you might beholdUpon my heart your name lies wrote in letters made of goldIn letters made of gold my love, believe me when I sayYou are the one that I will adore until my dying dayThe blackest crow that ever flew would surely turn to whiteIf ever I prove false to you bright day will turn to nightBright day will turn to night my love, the elements will mournIf ever I prove false to you the seas will rage and burn And when you’re on some distant shore think of your absent friendAnd when the wind blows high and clear a light to me pray sendAnd when the wind blows high and clear pray send your love to meThat I might know by your hand light how time has gone with thee