[Verse 1]
It's plain to see, the sun won't shine today
But I ain't in the mood for sunshine anyway
Maybe I'll go insane, I've got to stop the pain
Maybe I'll go down to see Kathleen

[Verse 2]
A swallow comes and tells me of her dreams
Says she'd like to know just what they mean
I feel like I could die just to watch her flying by
Ride the north wind down to see Kathleen

[Verse 3]
The stars hang high in the ocean's roar
And the moon has come to lead me to her door
There's crystal across the sand and the waves, they take my hand
Tonight I'm gonna see sweet Kathleen
Tonight I'm gonna see sweet Kathleen