Anyone recognise this? Its sung a bit in Ireland - but no one appears to have background on it.

Bruce?

ONE MORNING IN MAY

One morning in May as I carelessly did stray
Down by yon green garden where lambs sport and play
In the clear morning dew as I lay down to muse
A fair maiden of honour appeared in my view

I said pretty fair maid how happy we should be
For it is so decreed love that married we shall be
Let me not see you frown for my heart it is your own
When these words they were spoken, sure the tears trickled down

Come dry up your tears, there is nothing to fear
I will roam these green valleys now for many's a long year
When the birds sang so sweet, this young man proved his deceit
Saying adieu, lovely fair maid, we will never more meet

With my snuff box and cane, this whole world I will range
Like Venus or Diana in search of her swain
When the moon shines so clear, I will mourn for my dear
Over mountains, clear fountains, where no one can hear

There's one thing that I know, and that before I go
I will never return for to hear her sad woe
There's another thing I know and that before I go
That the ranger and the stranger have many's the foe.

Regards

Martin Ryan