A blue ribbon ties my stockings
Song
1. A blue ribbon is the tie of my stocking, ; Let a young man tie it, ; Mine was tied by a brown one, ; For the last time it will carry me to the grave. ; ; 2. I can't wait for the sun to set, ; So that an even star may shine in the sky, ; Shine star, even star for a long time, ; Accompany me to my lover's gate. ; ; 3. I am sick, there is no cure, ; May the good God heal me, if he can, ; May the planks of my coffin heal me, ; May the earth fall on its side.