I'm headed for the lowlands, won't you please direct my way Train is leaving shortly, there's no time for delay She told me she'd be waiting, I'm not so sure she is I heard that there's another man, that claims that she is his The lowlands were my home, when I was but a child They will be my deathbed, when I've past my time I remember one summer day, the clouds begin to build We gathered the cattle, which had scattered 'cross the fields It started to rain, and continued several days The river overflowed, and the crops all went to waste The lowlands were my home, when I was but a child They will be my deathbed, when I've past my time ♪ You know that I'm no failure, though my victories are few I'm trying my best, but there's too much here to do That girl I love once told me, I made here feel secure It's hard to think I've been replaced, nothing does endure The lowlands were my home, when I was but a child They will be my deathbed, when I've past my time