Hi,

This song was recorded by Cape Breton singer Sid Martell on an old LP called "Hill and Dale". He is since passed away, and I often perform this song.
I sing very similar words as were last posted by Guest, D.C. with a few variations on some words:

MOLLY BAWN
(Boating on Lough Ree)

Here I am sad and lonely here in this distant west,
For the pleasant dreams of bygone days at night disturb my rest,
But in this faithful heart of mine forgotten never shall be
Are the days I spent with Molly Bawn a Boating on Lough Ree.

For she was tall and slender, and gentle as a fawn,
Her eyes they shone like diamonds bright o'er the stars of early dawn,
A smile she had for everyone, but her kisses were only for me,
At chance, I gazed on Molly Bawn a Boating on Lough Ree.

And when she said she'd be my bride how happy then was I,
How pleasant were the hours of love and how swiftly they passed by,
A heavenly light shone in her eyes, she was too good for me,
And an angel claimed her for his own and took her from Lough Ree.

Here, I have travelled this stormy world, my hair is silvery hue,
A plaintive voice rings in my ears, - it's tones I can't subdue,
Her lovely form it haunts me still and a face I think I see,
Yes, It is the face of Molly Bawn a Boating on Lough Ree.

Here I am sad and lonely here in this distant west,
For the pleasant dreams of bygone days at night disturb my rest,
But in this faithful heart of mine forgotten never shall be
Are the days I spent with Molly Bawn a Boating on Lough Ree.