When we parted in the moonlight, as the river sang its song,
And you told me I'd be sorry, you were right and I was wrong,
I just smiled the night we parted, and I said I'd get along,
You said I'd be broken hearted, you were right and I was wrong,
Now the river is so lonely, lonely as the day is long,
How I wish that I could tell you, that you were right and I was wrong,
Things have never been the same dear, since you've been away so long,
And I know that I'm to blame dear, you were right and I was wrong.
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Now I know how much I need you
Like the robber needs a song
When you said how much I'd miss you
You were right and I was wrong
Every hour my heart will ache dear
Till you're back where you belong
Please forgive me my mistake dear
For you were right and I was wrong