[Verse 1]
My heart is sad and I am lonely
For the only one I love
When shall I see her, oh no never
Till we meet in Heaven above

[Chorus]
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me

[Verse 2]
She told me that she dearly loved me
How could I believe it untrue?
Until the angel softly whispered
"She will prove untrue to you"

[Chorus]
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me

[Verse 3]
Tomorrow was our wedding day
Oh God, oh God, where can she be?
She's out a-courting with another
And no longer cares for me
[Chorus]
Oh, bury me beneath the willow
Under the weeping willow tree
So she will know where I am sleeping
And perhaps she'll weep for me