My dearest friend it's fare you well You slighted me but I wish you well And never no more your face I'll see I wouldn't serve you like you served me You caused me to weep you caused me to mourn And satisfied I never could be To save my cheeks and tears for thee Oh can't you shed one tear for me? My dearest friend my harmless dove I hope to meet you in the world above And when we meet in peace we'll be My dearest friend remember me Now when I'm dead and laid to rest Remember the one that loves you best And when you pass by where I lie Look on my grave look on and cry And now we've laid him down to rest Beside the one that loved him best And as you pass by where he lies You may sing this song look on and cry Remember friends as you pass by As you all are so once was I As I am here to be So get prepared and follow me