As I went a walking, Down by the sea - shore,
The wind it did whistle, and the waters did roar.

I saw a young maiden,
Sitting in the sand.
And reading a letter
That she held in her hand.

"I never will marry,
I'll be no man's bride.
I intend to stay single
For the rest of my life.

She threw her fair body
In the water so deep,
And closed up her dark eyes,
Forever to sleep.