1. Way down in love's green valley Where roses bloom and fade, There was a jealous lover In love with a beautiful maid. 2. One night the moon shone brightly, The stars were shining, too, When to Florella's window The jealous lover drew. 3. "Come, love, and let us wander Down where the woods are gay. And strolling we will ponder Upon our wedding day." 4. So arm in arm they wandered; The night birds sang above; The jealous lover grew angry With the beautiful woman he loved. 5. The night grew dark and dreary, Florella was afraid to stay. "I am so tired and weary, I must retrace my way." 6. "Retrace your steps? No, never! For you have met your doom. Farewell to you forever, To parents, friends and home." 7. Down on her knees before him, Florella pleaded for her life. And deep into her bosom, He plunged his fatal knife. 8. Down on his knees he bended, Saying, "Oh, God, what have I done? I murdered my own Florella, As true as the rising sun." 9. Now in that lonely valley, Where the willows weep o'er her grave, Florella lies forgotten, Where the merry sunbeams play.