GAY GREEN GOWN

(Graham & Eileen Pratt)

The proud lady
Rode into the wood
And there in her way
The wicked one stood
Now welcome proud lady
Lie down, lie down
And I will give you
A gay green gown
T'will punish thy pride
For no honest bride
Wears such a gown
Wears such a gown
A gay green gown

The proud lady
Rode out of the wood
And tears fell fast
For her maidenhood
I will not cause
My mother to frown
I will not sully
My father's crown
With my little pen knife
I'll a take my young life
And all for a gown
All for a gown
A gay green gown

The proud lady
Laughed loudly in scorn
No imp for the pit
By me shall be born
Now god me forgive
That I take my young life
For maid I am none
And I'll never be wife
A leman of hell
In a flames I must dwell
And all for a gown
All for a gown
A gay green gown

The proud lady
She stabbed herself deep
Her hearts blood trickled
All down to her feet
The gown that was green
Was now crimson to see
And red, red, red
Was her winding sheet
Now let the bell toll
For this lost lady's soul
And all for a gown
All for a gown
A gay green gown


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