A short life of trouble
A few short days to part
A short life of trouble, little girl
For the broken heart

Remember what you promised
Not but a week before
You promised that you'd marry me, girl
Now I'm knocking at your door

A short life of trouble
A few short days to part
A short life of trouble, little girl
For the broken heart

Now you've broken your promise
Marry who you please
My poor heart is taken, little girl
And lying at your knees

A short life of trouble
A few short days to part
A short life of trouble, little girl
For the broken heart

A short life of trouble, little girl
For the broken heart