Up there on Silver Mountain
That's where I'll wait for you
Up there on Silver Mountain
Up where the sky is blue
Your books I used to carry
When we were back at school
Now you're the girl I want to marry
I won't rest until I do

Will you meet me by the river?
Where the current runs dark and strong
I know your daddy's waiting
So I'm coming with my guns on

Up there on Silver Mountain
Where the folks are easy to laugh
Up there on Silver Mountain
As long as you don't cross their path

Will you meet me at the river?
I'll take you for my bride
Tell your daddy that I'm comin'
I ain't leaving till I'm satisfied

Up where the silver river rushes over the roots of that big ol' tree
On the banks at the end of the river, we stood there, your dad and me
Hello John, I plan on leaving here with her
It's a good day as any to die
My blood mixed with the clay of the river
I saw your face against the sky
Goodbye, my sweet love, goodbye