[Verse 1]
I fell in love with a swan
My eyes were filled with feathers
He filled me with song

[Chorus]
In the reedy river
In the reedy river

[Verse 2]
I in my boat long hours
He in his royal plumage
I threw him some flowers

[Chorus]
In the reedy river
In the reedy river

[Verse 3]
Black was the night and starry
I loosened off my garments
And let forth my hair

[Chorus]
In the reedy river
In the reedy river
[Verse 4]
Sadly we mourned and sighed
Whilst in evening twilight
Two swans glide and fly

[Chorus]
On the reedy river
Two swans glide and fly
On the reedy river
Two swans glide and fly
On the reedy river

[Outro]
I fell in love with a swan