[Verse 1]
Up there on Silver Mountain
That's where I'll wait for you
Up there on Silver Mountain
Up where the sky is blue

[Verse 2]
Your books I used to carry
When we were back at school
Now you're the girl I wanna marry
I won't rest until I do

[Chorus]
Will you meet me by the river?
Where the current runs dark and strong
I know your daddy's waitin'
So I'm comin' with my guns on

[Verse 3]
Up there on Silver Mountain
Where the folks are easy to laugh
Up there on Silver Mountain
As long as you don't cross their path

[Chorus]
Will you meet me at the river?
I'll takе you for my bride
Tell your daddy that I'm comin'
I ain't leavin' 'til I'm satisfiеd
[Verse 4]
Up where the Silver River
Rushes over the roots of that big oak tree
On the banks at the end of the river
We stood here, your dad and me

[Chorus]
Hello John, I plan on leaving here with her
It's a good day as any to die
My blood mixed with the clay of the river
I saw your face against the sky
Goodbye, my sweet love, goodbye