Greensleeves
Alas, my love, you do me wrong
To cast me off discourtesly
For I have loved you Oh so long
Delighting in your company.

Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleaves a heart of gold
Greensleaves a heart of joy
And who but My Lady, Greensleeves.

I have been ready at your hand
To grant whatever thou would'st crave
I have waged both life and land
Your love and good will for to have.

Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleaves a heart of gold
Greensleaves a heart of joy
And who but My Lady Greensleeves.

Thy petticoat of sendle white
With gold embroidered gorgeously;
Thy petticoat of silk and white
And these I bought thee gladly

Greensleeves was my delight
Greensleaves a heart of gold
Greensleaves a heart of joy
And who but My Lady Greensleeves.

~King Henry VIII

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