There is an early broadside here in the Bodleian Library that may be where the song originated ......

Some tyrant has stolen my dearest away

Printers:Coles, F. (London); Vere, T. (London); Wright, J. (London);          Clarke, J. (London); Thackeray, W. (London); Passinger, T.         (London)
Date:   between 1678 and 1680
   
         Imprint: Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke,          W. Thackery, and T. Passinger
         Illus. Ballads on sheet: 1
   
         
Copies: Douce Ballads 1(114b)
   
         
Ballads: 1.Loves fierce desire, and hopes of recovery. Or, A true and            brief description of two resolved lovers ("Now the tyrant            hath stolen my dearest away ...")
          Author: Price, Laurence
          To the tune of: Fair angel of England.