Verse I
Two young sweethearts sat up on a hill, their talk and laughter was gay
As they talked they spoke softly of their coming wedding day
As the night began to darken, they each started home
She bid him farewell, no letter can tell how she'd hate to be alone
Chorus
Will you be my one true bride, he asked of her that night
Will you be the one I see when the stars are out of sight
There's no one at all in this world with whom I'd rather be
I'll be with you, just say you'll be true and I'll live forever with thee
Verse II
That night as he was walking home, a river he came upon
He tried to be brave with no way to be saved, it carried him along
Now she feels so sad and alone each time she visits his grave
Her teardrops fall, a soft voice calls of her sweetheart she could not save