VERSE 1
I courted a fair maiden
I courted her for love
And love I did obtain
For she never, no never
Gave reasons to complain
VERSE 2
Her cruel old parents
My secret seemed to know
That, I and their daughter
Did love each other so
They locked her in her chamber
Her chamber was so high
That I never, no never
Could see my hearts delight
VERSE 3
Seven long years
Did I serve my king
The eighth I determined
I'd return home again
When I got there
Her Mother stood and cried
Saying, my daughter, she loved you
For your sake alone, she died
VERSE 4
With tears from my eyes
Like showers of rain
O, my love, she died all in despair
Now she's buried in th cold ground
Lord, wish I'se there
VARIANTS:
0205 Charming Beauty Bright
0458 Charming Beauty Bright
0506 Charming Beauty Bright
0802 Lady Beauty Bright
1391 Charming Beauty Bright
OTHER COLLECTIONS:
Randolph: 1-86 The Beauty, Beauty Bride
Belden: p. 164 Charming Beauty Bright
Brown: II-88 Charming Beauty Bright
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