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There was a lord, lived in this town |
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Who had a handsome, lovely daughter. |
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She was courted by a fair young man |
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Who was a servant to her father. |
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But when her parents they came to know |
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They swore theyd send him from the island. |
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The maid she knew her heart would break |
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Had she to part with young |
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Matt Hyland. |
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Then straightway unto her love she goes, |
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Into his room him to awaken. |
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Saying, arise my love, and go away, |
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This very night you will be taken. |
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I overheard my parents say |
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In spite of me he will transport you. |
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So arise, my love, and go away, |
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I wish to |
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God Id gone before you. |
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Oh must I go, to her he said, |
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Oh must I go without my wages. |
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Without one penny allin my purse |
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Just like some poor, forlorn stranger |
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Heres fifty guineas all in bright gold |
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And thats far more than father owes you. |
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So take it now and go away, |
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I wish to |
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God Id gone before you. |
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They both sat down upon the bed |
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Just for the side of one half hour, |
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Not a word did either speak, |
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But down their cheeks the tears did shower. |
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She rests her head upon his breast |
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And round his neck her arms entwined. |
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Not duke nor lord, nor earl |
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Ill wed Ill wait for thee my own |
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Matt Hyland. |
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Ill wait for thee my own |
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Matt Hyland. |
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Ill wait for thee my own |
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Matt Hyland. |
