We parted by the riverside The moon looked down on you and me The stars put on a look of pride The river murmured to the sea The dew drops kissed the blushing rose The mournful winds did sigh One word broke nature's sweet repose That sad word was goodbye Oh, tell me that you love me yet For, oh, this parting gives me pain Please tell me that you'll not forget For we may never meet again We parted by the riverside Though I have roamed in distant climes My heart has not forgot its pride For I have loved you all the time And I am faithful to you still As long as you are true Let fate bring to me what it will For I love you, only you Oh, tell me that you love me yet For, oh, this parting gives me pain Please tell me that you'll not forget For we may never meet again Oh, tell me that you love me yet For, oh, this parting gives me pain Please tell me that you'll not forget For we may never meet again