All alone as I walked By the banks of the river Watching the moonbeams As evening drew nigh All alone as I ramble I spied a fair damsel Weepin' and wailin' With many a'sigh Weepin' for one Who is now lyin' lonely Mournin' for one Who no mortal can save As the foaming dark waters Float sadly about him Onward they speed Over young Jimmie's grave