We Parted by the Riverside

[Verse 1]
We parted by the riverside
The moon shown down on you and me
The stars put on a look of pride
The river murmured to the sea

[Verse 2]
The dewdrops kissed the blushing rose
The gentle winds did sigh
One word broke nature's sweet repose
That sad word was goodbye

[Verse 3]
So tell me that you love me yet
For all this parting brings me pain
And tell me that you'll not forget
For we may never meet again

[Verse 4]
For I am grateful to you still
As long as you are truе
Let fate bring to me what it will
For I lovе you, only you

[Verse 5]
We parted by the riverside
A teardrop trembled on your cheek
In vain to tell my love I tried
My heart was sad, I could not speak

[Verse 6]
I promised you I would be true
As long as I should live
The parting kiss I gave to you
Was everything I had to give

[Verse 7]
We parted by the riverside
And I have roamed a distant climb
My heart has not forgot its pride
For I have loved you all the time

[Verse 8]
And I am faithful to you still
For I believe you true
Afar or near let come what will
I could love no one but you