Way back in the hills
As a boy I was once wandered
Buried deep in her grave
Lies a girl that I love

She was called from this earth
A jewel for Heaven
More precious than diamonds
More precious than gold

A jewel here on earth
A jewel in Heaven
She'll brighten the kingdom
Around God's great throne

May the angels have peace
God bless her in Heaven
They've broken my heart
And they've left me to roam

When she was sixteen
We courted each other
Then she promised someday
To become my sweet wife

So I bought her the ring
To wear on her finger
The angels they called her
To heaven one night
A jewel here on earth
A jewel in Heaven
She'll brighten the kingdom
Around God's great throne

May the angels have peace
God bless her in Heaven
They've broken my heart
And they've left me to roam