I dreamed a dream the other night
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
My love she came dressed all in white
Lowlands away

I dreamed my love came in my sleep
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
Her cheeks were wet, her eyes did weep
Lowlands away

She came to me at my bed-side
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
All dressed in white like some fair bride
Lowlands away

And bravely in her bosom fair
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
A red, red rose my love did wear
Lowlands away

She made no sound, no word she said
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
And then I knew my love was dead

I bound the weeper round my head
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
And then I knew my love was dead
Lowlands away

Then I awoke to hear the cry
Lowlands, Lowlands, away, me John
Oh, watch on deck, oh, watch ahoy!'
Lowlands away