I know a few more of the words. Hope they help. "We planned to marry when June brought the summer. I couldn't wait to make Patches my bride, now I don't see how that ever can happen, my folks say no and by heart breaks inside. Patches Oh what can I do, I swear I'll always love you" (I draw a blank here)

"I hear a neighbor telling my father, he says a girl name of Patches was found floating face down in that dirty old river that flows by the coalyard in old shanny town. Patches oh what can I do I swear I'll always love you. It may not be right but I'll join you tonight, Patches I'm coming to you."

This may help a little. I hope I got most of the words right. It is all from memory of a very very long time ago.