The Bangle - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE BANGLE. Words by Marion Chappell Music by J. F. Molloy. 
I come to thee in saddened mood, with sorrow in my heart, To do what seems like death to me. to say that we must part I bring to thee a token, may it shield thee, love, from harm; So ere I leave thee let me clasp this bangle on thine arm. With tender hold, yet firm withal, 'twill guard thee like a charm; So ere I leave thee let me clasp my bangle on thine arm. 
Hard fate has dealt a bitter blow to prove thy love for me, then let me think by night and day my gift shall cling to thee; 'Twill mutely speak to thee, perchance, of love so strong And deep, Thar absence has no power to chill a love that cannot sleep. And till I come again this thought will yield me parting's balm, To know that thou art faithful, with my bangle on thine arm.