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| This song was also known as The Revolted Lover. It was entered as a new tune on the Stationers' Register June 1, 1629 by "the Assignes of Thomas Symcocke." It apeared in The Dancing Master (1650-98) and in Playford's Introduction (1664). The original ballad had twelve stanzas. Only three are given here. |
Once I loved a maiden fair, But she did deceive me; She with Venus might compare In my mind believe me. She was young, and among Creatures of temptation, Who will say but maidens may Kiss for recreation. Three time did I make it known To the congregation That the church should make us one As priest had made relation. Married we straight must be Altho' we go abegging; Now, alas! 'tis like to prove A very hopeless wedding. Happy he who never knew What to love belonged, Maidens wav'ring and untrue Many a man have wronged. Fare thee well, faithless girl, I'll not sorrow for thee; Once I held thee dear as pearl, Now I do abhor thee. |
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One Hundred Songs of England See Bibliography for full information. Additional Information from Bruce Olsen's Roots of Folk Website |
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