On a long lonesome journey I'm going
  Oh darling please don't you cry
  In these shackles and chains they will take me
  To a prison to stay 'til I die
  
  And at night through the bars I will gaze at the stars
  And dream of your kisses in vain
  A piece of stone I will use for my pillow
  While I'm sleeping in shackles and chains
  
  Put your arms through the bars once my darling
  Let me kiss those sweet lips I love best
  For in heartache you're my consolation
  In sorrow my haven of rest