On a long lonesome journey, I'm going

Come, my darling, and please don't you cry

Though in shackles and chains they will

Take me, to a prison to stay till I die

And at night, through the bars, I will gaze at

The stars and long for your kisses in vain

A piece of stone I will use for my pillow

While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains

Put your arms through these bars once, my darling

Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best

For in heartaches, you're my consolation

And in sorrow, my haven of rest

And at night, through the bars, I will gaze at

The stars and long for your kisses in vain

A piece of stone I will use for my pillow

While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains