Go and leave me if you wish it
Harding's Dublin Songster (1880-1900?)

It is years since first he met me
I was then so pure and free
He won my heart and then he left me
I wander now in misery
'Tis him who caused me for to wander
And I'm deceived for evermore
It's him who caused my heart to ponder
I'm left alone because I'm poor

Chorus
Go and leave me if you wish it
If you think I've proved unkind
Go and leave me if you wish it
Never let me cross your mind

Many a night with him I rambled
Many a night with him I strayed
But when alas I became a lover
False vows of love to me he made
With him I left my humble dwelling
I little thought he'd prove untrue
There's many a fair maid loves sincerely
But those you love seldom loves you

Although he left me for another
Because she has more gold than me
With his lady love he may be happy
I'll think of him where' ere he be
Whene'er I see another smiling
I'll think of his false handsome face
No doubt my parents hearts are broken
On them I have brought sad disgrace

Farewell alas to my aged parents
Return to them I never can
Adieu alas to my relations
And also to that false young man
He was the cause of my misfortune
When I was scarcely in my prime
Since poor me he has deceived
Go and leave me , I don't mind

Chorus

Answer to follow!

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