As the blackbird in the spring, 'neath the willow tree
Sat and piped, I heard him sing, sing of Aura Lee
Refrain
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
On her cheek the rose was born, 'twas music when she spoke
In her eyes the light of morn with glorious splendor broke
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
Take my heart and take my ring, I give by all to thee
Take me for eternity, Dearest Aura Lee
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
Aura Lee, the birds may flee the willow's golden hair
Then the wintry winds may be blowing ev'rywhere
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air
Yet if they blue eyes I see, gloom will soon depart
For to me, sweet Aura Lee, is sunshine to the heart
Aura Lee, Aura Lee, maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee, and swallows in the air