Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair - Original 1854 Lyrics
Verse 1: I dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair, Borne, like a vapor, on the summer air; I see her tripping where the bright streams play, Happy as the daisies that dance on her way. Many were the wild notes her merry voice would pour, Many were the blithe birds that warbled them o'er: Oh! I dream of Jeanie with the light brown hair, Floating, like a vapor, on the soft summer air.

Verse 2: I long for Jeanie with the daydawn smile, Radiant in gladness, warm in winning guile; I hear her melodies, like love's own tongue, Singing in the wildwood the songs of the young. Even then the dark shadows of care were at the door, Even then my lonely heart was weary and sore: Oh! I long for Jeanie with the daydawn smile, Radiant in gladness, warm in winning guile.

Verse 3: I sigh for Jeanie, but her light form strayed Far from the fond lips mentioned in the shade; Her smiles have vanished and her sweet songs flown, Flitting like the visions that mortals have known. Now the nodding wild flowers may wither on the shore While her gentle spirit will gladden them no more: Oh! I sigh for Jeanie with the light brown hair, Floating, like a vapor, on the soft summer air.