Cat. #1391 (MFH #89) - As sung by Joan O'Bryant, Wichita, Kansas on
VERSE 1
Once I courted a charming beauty bright
Upon her I placed my whole hearts delight
I courted her for love and love I did obtain
O, had I any reason at all to complain
VERSE 2
But, when her parents came to know
That me and their daughter together would go
They locked 'er up, they bound 'er,
They chained 'er so severe
I never, never more could lay hands upon my dear
VERSE 3
Three times a day to her window I would go
To see if my love had forsaken me or no
But when I got there, she gave me this reply
Saying, I love th man that loves me
I will love him till I die
VERSE 4
Away to the army I thought it best to go
To see if I could forget my love or no
But when I got there th armor shown so bright
Th cheapest of my thoughts
Was my whole delight
VERSE 4
Seven months alone I thought I would serve my king
At th end of seven months I returned home again
When her Mother saw me coming
She wrung her hands an' cried
Saying, once my daughter loves you
And for your sake she died
VERSE 6
And there I stood like a man that was slain
Th tears from my eyes fell like showers of rain
Come all ye ture lovers, come pity, pity me
Come pity my misfortune and see my misery