It was on a bright morning in summer
When I first heard his voice speakin' low
As he said, to a colleen beside him
"Who's that pretty girl milkin' her cow?"

'Tis many times since that you've met me
And you promised I always will be
You darling, Acushla
Allanah Mavourneen, Asuilish MacCrea

Oh, I have not the manners or graces
Of the girls in the world where ya move
I have not their beautiful faces
But oh, I've a heart that can love

If it please ya, I'll dress me in satin
And jewels I'll bind on my brow
But oh, don't be after forgettin'
Your pretty girl milkin' her cow