I Love You, Nellie

Lyrics

Standing in the moonlight by the old garden gate  
Nellie, my darlin', I know you will wait  
Wait for me, dearest, he said in tears  
Then I'll be your sweetheart through all the long years  
I love you Nellie, yes I'll be true  
All these long years have been just for you  
And believe me, Nellie, when I'm far away  
I'll not forget you, I'll be with you someday  
Early next morning at the break of day  
He was to journey so far away  
Drawing her nearer, his promised bride  
By the pale moonlight these words he replied  
I love you Nellie, yes I'll be true  
All these long years have been just for you  
And believe me, Nellie, when I'm far away  
I'll not forget you, I'll be with you someday