Fair Maiden

Cat. #0215 (MFH #89) - As sung by Mrs. Laura McDonald, Springdale, Arkansas on July 23, 1958

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

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