1. In a cavern, in a canyon
Excavating for a mine
Dwelt a miner, forty-niner
And his daughter, Clementine

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Oh my darling, oh my darling
Oh my darling, Clementine
You are lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine

2. Light she was and like a fairy
And her shoes were number nine
Herring boxes, without topses
Sandals were for Clementine

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3. Drove she ducklings to the water
Ev'ry morning just at nine
Hit her foot against a splinter
Fell into the foaming brine

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4. Ruby lips above the water
Blowing bubbles, soft and fine
But, alas, I was no swimmer
So I lost my Clementine

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5. How I missed her! How I missed her
How I missed my Clementine
But I kissed her little sister
I forgot my Clementine

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