The Girl I Left Behind Me - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
The Girl I Left Behind Me. 
I'm lonesome since I crossed the hills And o'er the moor that's sedgy; With heavy thoughts my mind is filled, Since I have parted with Peggy. Whene'er I turn to view the place, The tears doth fall and blind me, When I think on the charming grace Of the girl I left behind me. 
The hours I remember well, When next to see doth move me; The burning flames my heart doth tell, Since first she owned she loved me. In search of some one fair and gay, Several doth remind me; I know my darling loves me well, Though I left her far behind me. 
The bees shall lavish, make no store, And the dove become a ranger; The fallen water cease to roar, Before I'll ever change her. Each mutual promise faithfully made By her whom tears doth blind me; And. bless the hour I pass away With the girl I left behind me. 
My mind her image full retains, Whether asleep or waking; I hope to see my jewel again, For her my heart is breaking. But if ever I chance to go that way. And that she has not resigned me, I'll reconcile my mind and stay With the girl I left behind me.