An old man was bidding his daughter goodbye, His roof she was leaving that day.You're going to be married, he said with a sigh, From the old home you're going away.I can't give you riches, it's true, But here is a gift I have treasured for you.It's the ring your mother wore On the day she took my name.Just a plain gold band I placed on her hand When my partner in life she became.It's a simple gift I know, But my fondest hope will be,May it bring the joy to you and your boy That it brought to your mother and me.He said you must both go together in life And greet all your cares with a smile.Remember your mother and be a good wife, She was loving and true all the while.And darling, wherever you go, This keepsake will bring you good fortune, I know.It's the ring your mother wore On the day she took my name.Just a plain gold band I placed on her hand When my partner in life she became.It's a simple gift I know, But my fondest hope will be,May it bring the joy to you and your boy That it brought to your mother and me.May it bring the joy to you and your boy That it brought to your mother and me.