Once I had a sweetheart

Once I had a sweetheart

And now I have none,

He's gone and left me

To sorrow and moan.

Last night in sweet slumber

I dreamed I did see

My own precious jewel

Sat smiling at me.

And when I awakened

And found it not so,

My eyes like some fountain

With tears overflowed.

I'll venture through England,

Through France and to Spain;

All my life l'll venture

The watery main.

Once I had a sweetheart...