Page From the B. Lovell Dime Song Book, Vol. 2
"Dark Is Rising"
Written by Port Sulphur Band
Publication December 10, 1894

I've been around they say, but it's been three years and two days
Since I found her
Since she left me

Sky's above and hell's below, but I've walked this line before
Sun is setting
Night is dawning

Dark is rising
Shadow spreads
Darkness whispers
"Sorrow's debt"
I'm done with weeping
Done with regret
I'll turn my sorrow
Into lead

I paid the devil's fee, and this one belongs to me
Sun is setting
Blood moon rising

I'll keep my misplaced faith, though I'm digging my own grave
Fire's starting
Smoke is rising

And I dreamed that I could change
That I could take her place
But the memories won't fade
I see his face
That bitter taste

Dark is rising
Shadow spreads
Darkness whispers
But sorrow's dead
I'm done with weeping
Done with regret
I'll turn my sorrow
Into lead

And I recognized his face, that smug smile was just the same
Candle's dying
Last song's playing

The fiddler raised his bow and the revelers hit the floor
Candles dying
Last song's playing

His last note rang out loud, and my shot it cleared the crowd
Shadow's calling
Candle's out