(Verse 1)
By the banks of Willowmere,
Where waters shine so cold and clear,
A lady waits in silver light,
A wraith who weeps throughout the night.

(Verse 2)
Her gown was white, her heart was true,
Betrothed to one both brave and blue.
But war had called, and off he rode,
To never walk the homeward road.

(Chorus - Haunting, echoing refrain)
Willow weeps, and so does she,
Bound by sorrow, lost at sea.
Come not near, nor meet her eyes,
Or join her in the river’s cries.

(Verse 3)
The years did pass, the cold winds blew,
Yet still she stood where willows grew.
Each night she sang, her voice so sweet,
A song that lured men to her feet.

(Verse 4)
One by one, they lost their way,
Drawn to grief they dared not stay.
For once she calls you by your name,
You’ll never leave—nor rise again.

(Chorus - Growing in intensity)
Willow weeps, and so does she,
Bound by sorrow, lost at sea.
Come not near, nor meet her eyes,
Or join her in the river’s cries.

(Final Verse - Soft, whispered, fading into silence)
So heed me well, both young and wise,
When moonlight dances on the tide.
For if you hear her mournful tune,
Run, my love, before the moon.