All of a morning tide I saw the marsh fire burning
All of a morning tide I heard the angels sing
All of a morning tide I felt a spirit yearning
All of a morning tide I heard the banjo ring

I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire all of a morning tide

All of an evening tide I bid this world adieu
All of an evening tide I felt the heartache in my breast
All of an evening tide I sang a parting tune
All of an evening tide I sang the one that I love best

I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire rise
I saw the angel fire rise all of an evening tide