It was down by the Sally Gardens, my love and I did meet
She crossed the Sally Gardens with little snow-white feet
She bid me to take life easy as the leaves grow on the tree
But I was young and foolish and with her I did not agree

In a field down by the river, my love and I did stand
And upon my leaning shoulder she laid her snow-white hand
She bid me to take life easy as the grass grows on the weirs
But I was young and foolish and now I am full of tears

Down by the Sally Gardens, my love and I did meet
She crossed the Sally Gardens with little snow-white feet
She bid me to take life easy as the leaves blow on the tree
But I was young and foolish and with her I did not agree