"Down in the levee; levee so low Late in the evening, hear that train blow Hear the train blow love, hear the train blow Late in the evening, hear the train blow. Roses love sunshine; violets love dew Angels in heaven know I love you Write me a letter; send it by mail Send it in care of Birmingham jail Birmingham Jail, love, Birmingham jail Send it in care of Birmingham jail Bessie my darlin; Bessie my dear Bessie I love you, oh yes I do Down in the meadow, down on my knees Praying to heaven, give my heart ease Lighting a candle, singin' so low Kiss me once more, love, that I might go."