The Blackest Crow

As time draws near my dearest dear when you and I must part
 How little you know of the grief and woe in my poor aching heart
 Each night I suffer for your sake, you're the girl I love so dear
 I wish that I was going with you or you were staying here
 The blackest crow that ever flew would surely turn to white
 If ever I prove false to you bright day will turn to night
 Bright day will turn to night my love, the elements will mourn
 If ever I prove false to you the seas will rage and burn
 And when you're on some distant shore think of your absent friend
 And when the wind blows high and clear a light to me pray send
 And when the wind blows high and clear pray send your love to me
 That I might know by your hand light how time has gone with thee