[Verse 1]
Momma, hey momma
Come looking for me
I'm here in the meadow
By the red maple tree
Momma, hey momma
Look sharp, here I'll be
Hey, hey momma, look sharp

[Verse 2]
Them soldiers they fired
Oh ma, did we run?
But when we turn around
The battle be dark
Then I went under
Ah ma, am I done?
Hey, hey momma, look sharp

[Verse 3]
My eyes are wide open
My face to the sky
Is that you, I'm hearing
In the tall grass near by?
Ah momma, come and find me
Before I do die
Hey, hey momma, look sharp
[Verse 4]
I'll close your eyes, my Billy
Them eyes that can not see
And I'll bury you, my Billy
Beneath the maple tree
And never again
Will you whisper to me
"Hey, hey, oh momma, look sharp"