Written by A.P. Carter
D G D Once I loved your fond affection, all my hopes on you was spent, G D A D till a dark-eyed girl persuaded, and you care no more for me. D G D Go on and leave me, if you wish to, never let me cross your mind, G D A D in your heart to love another, never on earth will I call you mine. D A A7 D Joolayeeoh, layeeay, layee! D G D When I'm dead and in my coffin, and my pale face towards the sun, G D A D will you come and sit beside me, and think of what you've done D G D Go on and leave me, if you wish to, never let me cross your mind, G D A D in your heart to love another, never on earth will I call you mine. D A A7 D Joolayeeoh, layeeay, layee! D G D When I'm dead and in my coffin, and the shroud about me bows, G D A D will you come and scatter roses upon your lover's mound. D G D Go on and leave me, if you wish to, never let me cross your mind, G D A D in your heart to love another, never on earth will I call you mine. D A A7 D Joolayeeoh, layeeay, layee!