My heart is sad and I am lonely,
Thinking of the one I love,
I know I never more shall see her,
'Till we meet in heaven above.

Chorus:
Bury me beneath the willow,
'Neath the weeping willow tree,
When she knows where I am sleeping,
Then perhaps she'll weep for me.

Repeat Chorus

They told me that she loved another,
How could I believe them true?
Until an angel softly whispered,
She has proved her love untrue.

Repeat Chorus

Tomorrow was to be our wedding,
O Lord, O Lord where can she be?
She's gone away to wed another,
And no more she cares for me.

Repeat Chorus