When the trees are uncovered, Isabellow, for me.
Last night when we parted
She was nigh broken-hearted,
Isabellow, Isabellow, Isabellow, for me.
Your hand, love, your hand, love,
Then give me your hand, love,
Take a sweet kiss from me.
—Winterton, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire (Miss Peacock).
Isabella, Isabella, Isabella, Farewell!
Last night when we parted I left you broken-hearted,
And down by the river you saw your young man.
In the stream, love, in the stream, love,
In the stream, love, Farewell!
Go to church, love, go to church, love,
Go to church, love, Farewell.
In the ring, love, in the ring, love,
In the ring, love, Farewell!
—Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire (Miss Youngman).