An' my dear life do seem the seäme

While at my zide

There still do bide

Your welcome feäce an' hwomely neäme.

Wï' ev'ry day that woonce come on

I had to choose a jaÿ,

Wi' many that be since a-gone

I had to lose a jaÿ.

Drough longsome years a-wanderèn,

Drough lwonesome rest a-ponderèn,