I used to have a sweetheart but now I have none
Since she's gone and left me I care not for one
Since she's gone and left me contended I'll be
For she loves another one better than me

Green grow the lilacas all sparkling with dew
I'm lonely my darling since partin' with you
And by the next meeting I hope to prove true
To change the green lilacs to the red white and blue

I passed my love's window both early and late
The look that she gave me it made my heart ache
The look that she gave me was harm for to see
For she loves another one better than me

Green grow the lilacas all sparkling with dew...

I wrote my love a letter in red rosy lines
She sent me an answer all twisted and twine
Sayng keep your love letters and I will keep mine
Just write to your sweetheart and I'll write to mine

Green grow the lilacas all sparkling with dew...