Come sit by my side, little darlin'
Come lay your cool hand on my brow
Promise me that you will never be
nobody's darlin' but mine,
nobody's darlin' but mine love,
be hon est, be faithful, be kind.
Promise me that you will never be
nobody's darlin' but mine.
You're as sweet as the flower
You're as pure as the dew from the rose.
I had rather be somebody's darling
Than a poor girl that nobody
My mother is dead and in heaven
Sister has gone to meet mother,
Goodbye, goodbye little darling,
Promise me that you will never be
nobody's darlin' but mine.
