In the clear morning dew
As I lay down to muse
A fair maiden of honor
Appeared in my view

Says I, pretty maid
Let me not see your frown
But as these words were spoken
Her tears trickled down

While the Moon does shine clear
I will mourn my sweet dear
Over mountains, clear fountains
Where no one would hear

While the Moon does shine clear
And the river does flow
The fair maid of the morning
Has many a foe

In the clear morning dew
As I lay down to muse
A fair maiden of honor
Appeared in my view

Says I, pretty maid
Let me not see your frown
But as these words were spoken
Her tears trickled down

While the Moon does shine clear
I will mourn my sweet dear
Over mountains, clear fountains
Where no one would hear

While the Moon does shine clear
And the river does flow
The fair maid of the morning
Has many a foe