By the Bright Silvery Light of the Moon

Written by: [Traditional]
Publication date: 1847
Language: English
Comments: aka "Bright Silv'ry Light of the Moon", "Neath the Bright Silvery Light of the Moon", or "Lament to the Moon". English broadside ballad dating back to the mid-1800's. The lyrics can vary but the opening paragraph typically always says:

A young lady passed me by
and she gave me the glad eye,
By (or Beneath) the bright silvery light of the moon

NOTE: not to be confused with By the Light of the Silvery Moon
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Originals

Traditional