'Tis A Little Golden Locket - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
'TIS A LITTLE GOLDEN LOCKET. Copyright, 1894, by T. B. Harms & Co. Words by James T. Powers. Music by Gustave Kerker. 
When quite a lad I loved a girl, a creature fair to see; Her father was a wealthy man, and this he said to me: "Leave home, and make your fortune, lad, then you can have my Kate!" So she gave to me this locket, as we parted at the gate; 'Tis a little golden locket, I keep it in my breast, In mem'ry of my darling, the girl I love best; The face that's in it guides me and with it I'll never part; I'll always keep this treasure from my own sweetheart. 
Five years from her I stayed away, a fortune I had made; I started homeward quickly, for my little one I prayed; Her father met me at the gate, with tearful eye he said, "I'm sorry for you, little man, our darling Kate is dead"; 'Tis a little golden locket, etc. 
With head downcast, I walked away, with a lonely, broken heart; That great, almighty dollar made a loving couple part; Although my life is hardened now, I always drop a tear When I see this little locket from my darling Kale so dear; 'Tis a little golden locket, etc.