As the stones in the wall;
O the stones in the street, mother,
Shall mourn for me all.
“And upon a Wednesday
My vow I will make,
And upon Good Friday
My death I will take.
“Upon Easter-day, mother,
My rising shall be;
O the sun and the moon
As the stones in the wall;
O the stones in the street, mother,
Shall mourn for me all.
“And upon a Wednesday
My vow I will make,
And upon Good Friday
My death I will take.
“Upon Easter-day, mother,
My rising shall be;
O the sun and the moon