Oh Annie love why did you run

When cold the winds were blowing

And did you find a brighter sun

Where your frightened feet were going



Last summertime your golden skin

Lay but a space my hands to win

The nightingale your voice within

My lazy song was knowing



But long the swallows have been here

And soon the love shall set in sear

And cold and growing is my fear

That Annie's gone forever

That Annie's gone forever