One kiss, my bonny sweetheart I'm after a prize tonight But I shall be back with the yellow gold Before the morning light Yet, if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day Then look for me by moonlight Watch for me by moonlight I'll come to thee by moonlight Though hell should bar the way Oh, bess, my bonny sweetheart Light of my crooked life I'll bring you back that yellow gold And make you a bonny wife Oh, don't cry for me, darling (Don't cry for me) It's the last time you hear me say (Last time you hear me say) To look for me by moonlight Watch for me by moonlight I'll come to thee by moonlight Tomorrow we'll be One kiss, my bonny sweetheart I'm after a prize tonight But I shall be back with the yellow gold Before the morning light Yet, if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day Then look for me by moonlight Watch for me by moonlight I'll come to thee by moonlight Though hell should bar the way