Old American Songs: Set I No. 3, Long Time Ago "Ballad"

On the lake where drooped the willow

Long time ago

Where the rock threw back the billow

Whiter than snow

Dwelt a maid beloved and cherished

By high and low

But with autumn leaves she perished

Long time ago

Rock and tree and flowing water

Long time ago

Bird and bee and blossom taught her

Love's spell to know

While to my fond words she listened

Murmuring "No!"

Tenderly her blue eyes glistened

Long time ago