Bury Me Beneath the Willow

My heart is sad, and I am lonely

For the only one I love

When shall I see him? Oh, no, never

Till we meet in Heaven above

Oh, bury me beneath the willow

Under the weeping willow tree

So he will know where I am sleeping

And perhaps he'll weep for me

He told me that he dearly loved me

How could I believe it untrue?

Until the angels softly whispered

"He will prove untrue to you"

Oh, bury me beneath the willow

Under the weeping willow tree

So he will know where I am sleeping

And perhaps he'll weep for me

Tomorrow was our wedding day, oh, God

Oh, God, where can he be?

He's out a-courtin' with another

And no longer cares for me

Oh, bury me beneath the willow

Under the weeping willow tree

So he may know where I am sleeping

And perhaps he'll weep for me

And perhaps he'll weep for me