Wilt thou be true

Wilt thou be true,

Dearest, to me,

Though I may wander

Far off from thee?

Over my heart

No gloom will come,

If thou are faithful

Where e'er I roam,

Still in my dreams

Thy angel face

Smiling through tear drops

Fondly I'll trace

Thy voice will cheer

Life's journey through,

Wilt thou be true, love?

Wilt thou be true?

Wilt thou be true

Though fate shall bring

Tempests and sorrows,

Clouding our spring?

Life's roses fair,

Now gem our way,

Wilt thou be constant

Should these decay?

Hope's gentle star

Beaming so bright,

Though fondly trusted

May take its flight,

Should want and woe

Our steps pursue,

Wilt thou be true, love?

Wilt thou be true?

Wilt thou be true

Though lips of scorn,

Seek to revile me

When I am gone?

Say, wilt thou weep,

When evening falls,

As busy mem'ry,

My form recalls?

Wilt thou be true?

Doubt swiftly flies

Whilst I am gazing

Into thine eyes,

Through tearful gleams

Through tender blue,

Sweetly they whisper

Thou wilt be true!