One morning early i walked forth

By the margin of lough leane

The sunshine dressed the trees in green

And summer bloomed again

I left the town and wandered on

Through fields all green and gay

And whom should i meet but a colleen sweet

At the dawning of the day

No cap or cloak this maiden wore

Her neck and feet were bare

Down to the grass in ringlets fell

Her glossy golden hair

Milking pail was in her hand

She was lovely young and gay

She wore the palm from venus bright

By the dawning of the day

On a mossy bank i sat me down

With the maiden by my side

With gentle words i courted her

And asked her to be my bride

She said young man don't bring me blame

But let me all away

And the morning light was shining bright

Goodbye the dawning of the day