Farewell mother dear

Farewell! mother dear, I go

Where loved ones never can be parted.

We will meet again I know;

Be not weeping and won hearted.

Last night I dreamed of thee

Saying pleasant things to me;

Still again those vigils keep

While I lay me gently down to sleep.

Oh! Farewell, mother dear, I go

Where loved ones never can be parted.

We will meet again I know;

Be not weeping and down hearted.

Weep not mother dear for me

When I'm laid underneath the willow;

I'll keep guard upon thy soul;

Thou hast guarded o'er my pillow.

Far in a radiant land

I will join a sister band

They are singing a sweet refrain

I am called: Farewell! we meet again.

Oh! Farewell, mother dear, I go

Where loved ones never can be parted.

We will meet again I know;

Be not weeping and downhearted.