I went to sit beneath the willow tree
I watched it swaying to and from
I saw the moon rise through its lazy leaves
I heard it whisper soft and low
And as I sat beneath that willow
And heard the river sailing by
I wondered why we ever had to part
Why we ever said goodbye
Ooo-wee-oo
Ooo-wee-oo
Hear that lonesome song
Ooo-wee-oo
Ooo-wee-oo
Sing it all night long
If you're passing by that willow
Won't you shed a tear for me?
For that's the place you left my broken heart
Forever weeping, willow tree
Ooo-wee-oo
Ooo-wee-oo
Hear that lonesome song
Ooo-wee-oo
Ooo-wee-oo
Sing it all night long
If you're passing by that willow
Won't you shed a tear for me?
For that's the place you left my broken heart
Forever weeping, willow tree