Could it be this.

ONE NIGHT AS I LAY.

One night as I lay on my bed
I thought about a fair young maid.
I was so distressed,
I could get no rest ,
Love did torment me so.
So along to my truelove's I did go.

When I came to my truelove's window
I boldly called her by name,
Saying "It's all for your sake
I'm come here so late,
All through the frost and snow.
So it's open your window my love do."

"My mum and my dad, they're both awake.
They're sure for to here us speak.
There'd be no excuse
Then, but sore abuse
And many a bitter blow.
So be gone from my window my love do."

"Your mum and your dad they're both asleep.
They're sure not to hear us speak.
They both sleep so sound
On their bed of down
And draw their breath so low.
So it's open your window my love do."

My love arose and opened up the door.
Like an angel she stood on the floor.
Her eyes they did shine bright
Like the stars at night,
No diamonds could shine so.
And it's in with my truelove I did go.

Recorded from June Tabor.


Robin