On the lake where drooped the willow
Long time ago,
Where the rock threw back the billow,
Brighter than snow,
Dwelt a maid beloved and cherished
By high and low
But with autumn leaf she perished
Long time ago.
Rock and tree and flowing water
Long time ago
Bird and bee and blossom taught her
Love's spell to know.
While to my fond words she listened
Murmuring low,
Tenderly her blue eyes glistened
Long time ago.