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