An American boy met an English girl C G Far out across the sea They laughed and loved and lived each day A7 D7 Their life was full of glee G They knew someday he must return C G To his native family When it came and the aye was nigh D7 G These words he heard her say Please dont leave me here to cry C G I watch as sweethearts flee Seems so hard for us to part A7 D7 And leave me here to grieve G Though I know you must return C G To your native family Tell me that you love me dear D7 G And will return someday He kissed her then he said goodbye C G And slowly walked away He could not bear to see her cry A7 D7 It filled his heart with pain G She prayed and dreamed of his return C G Although it never came He wed anew in his native land D7 G But inside these words still ring Repeat #3 & 4