Come sit by my side little darlin' 
Come lay your cool hand on my brow
And promise me that you will never 
Be nobody's darlin' but mine

You're as sweet as the flowers in springtime
You're as pure as the dew on the rose
I'd rather be somebody's darlin' 
Than a poor girl that nobody knows

Be nobody's darlin' but mine love 
Be honest be faithful and kind
And promise me that you will never 
Be nobody's darlin' but mine

My mother has gone up to heaven 
My daddy is with her I know
And sister has gone to meet mother 
But where I'll go nobody knows

Be nobody's darlin' but mine love 
Be honest be faithful and kind
And promise me that you will never 
Be nobody's darlin' but mine