Old American Songs: Long Time Ago (Set One)

On the lake where drooped the willow
Long time ago
Where the rock threw back the billow
Whiter than snow
Dwelt a maid beloved and cherished
By high and low
But with autumn leaves she perished
Long time ago

Rock and tree and flowing water
Long time ago
Bird and bee and blossom taught her
Love's spell to know
While to my fond words she listened
Murmuring "No!"
Tenderly her blue eyes glistened
Long time ago