I asked my love to go with me,
To take a walk a little way,
And as we walked - and as we talked -
about our gold-en wedding day.

I asked your mother for you, dear,
And she said you were too young.
Only say that you'll be mine -
Happiness in my home you'll find.

I took her lilly white had,
Led her down where the waters stand.
I picked her up and I pitched her in,
Watched her as she floated down.