GD
In a pine treated grave by the river,
G
where the nightingale sings sad and low,
CG
all alone lies a Saint Regis maiden,
DG
who did sing this sad song years ago.
GD
Never more will my heart fill with gladness,
G
as I stroll through the forest again,
CG
for to prison they've taken my lover,
DG
that's why my poor heart's full of pain.
GD
When in prison you're dying from sorrow,
G
I hope you'll recall those last days,
CG
that together we spent in this valley,
DG
and the vows that we've shared on its quay.
GD
Oh, if I could but burn down that prison
G
to steal you away for awhile,
CG
they could carry me off to the gallows,
DG
and I'd go to my doom with a smile.
GD
When the moon is high in the heavens,
G
and the mountains do gleam in its light,
CG
how often I'll dream of you, sweetheart,
DG
as I mourn there alone in the night.
GD
There will be a green grave in the forest,
G
and people when passing that way
CG
will think of that Saint Regis maiden,
DG
as she lies there alone in the clay.
GD
A shadow has crossed o'er the valley,
G
where once only sunshine did reign,
CG
but wherever life's pathway may lead me,
DG
I shall ever remember our dream.
GD
In the future someday I will meet you,
G
on the bright shore so far from this world,
CG
and there before God I will greet you,
DG
that's the dream of the Saint Regis girl.