Chapter I

I have been far away from the Delaware's shore,
From the river where once I did play,
But I'm dreaming tonight by the old cottage door
Where the moonlight is gleaming bright as day.

REFRAIN:

Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming of that dear old stream,
Dreaming of the days that are no more--
The days so bright and fair,
Dreaming in the moonlight gleaming on the shore
Of the dear old Delaware.