When we hear the first whip-poor-will’s song.
Whip-poor-will, &c.
And in the long years of the future,
Though our duties may part us awhile,
And on the return of this evening,
We be severed by many a mile;
Yet deep in our bosoms we’ll cherish
The affection, so fervent and strong,
We pledged to each other this evening,
When we heard the first whip-poor-will’s song.