One evenin' for pleasure I rambled to view the fair fields all alone Down by the banks of Loch Erin Where beauty an' pleasure were known I spied a fair maid at her labor Which caused me to stay for a while An' i thought of a goddess of beauty Bloomin' bright star of bright isle. I humbled myself to her beauty "Fair maiden where do you belong? Are you from heaven descended Abidin' in Cupid's fair throne.'' "Young man i will tell you a secret It's true i'm a maid that is poor And to part from my vows and my promise Is more that my heart can endure. Therefore i'll remain at my service And go through all my hardship and toil And wait for the life that has left me All alone on the banks of Belle Isle.'' "Young maiden i which not to banter 'T'is true i've come here in disguise I came here to fulfill our last promise An' hoped to give you a surprise I own you're a maid i love gently An' you've been in my heart all the while For me there is no other damsel Than my bloomin' bright star of Belle Isle.''