In a cavern, in a canyon
Excavating for a mine
Dwelt a miner, forty –niner
And his daughter, Clementine
Chorus
Oh, my darling, Oh my darling
Oh my darling Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorrow, Clementine
Light she was, and like a fairy
And her shoes were number nine
Herring boxes, without topses,
Sandals were for Clementine (Chorus)
Drove she ducklings to the water
Ev’ry morning just a nine
Hit her foot against a splinter
Feel into the foaming brine (Chorus)
Ruby lips above the water
Blowing bubbles soft and fine
Alas, for me! I was no swimmer
So I lost my Clementine. (Chorus)