As the blackbird in the spring
'Neath the willow tree
Sat and talked, I heard him sing
Singing Aura Lee
Aura Lee, Aura Lee
Maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee
And swallows in the air
When the mistletoe was green
Midst the winter's snows
Sunshine in thy face was seen
Kissing lips of rose
Aura Lee, Aura Lee
Take my golden ring
Love and light return with thee
And swallows with the spring
On her cheeks a rose was born
'Twas music when she spake
In her eyes the rays of morn
With sudden splendor break
Aura Lee, Aura Lee
Maid with golden hair
Sunshine came along with thee
And swallows in the air
Aura Lee, the bird may flee
The willow's golden hair
Swing through winter fitfully
On the stormy air
Yet if thy blue eyes I see
Gloom will soon depart
For to me, sweet Aura Lee
Is sunshine through the heart