By the river waning in the night,
An eerie silence, a ghastly sight,
The moon's pale glow, a haunting sight,
A lonely ballad, I sing tonight.

The waters pour a soft lullaby,
As I watch the stars twinkling the sky,
My heart beats slow, and I wonder why,
This night makes my mind sigh.

The leaves rustle in the midnight breeze,
A forlorn melody that nobody sees,
The shadows dance among the...