Sandy Denny - The False Bride Lyrics
I once loved a lass and I loved her so wellAnd I hated all others who spoke of her ill.And now shes rewarded me well for my love,For shes gone and shes wed another.And I saw my love up to the church goWith bridesmen and bridesmaidens she made a fine show.And I followed on with my heart full of woeFor shes gone and shes wed another.I saw my love as she sat down to dine.I sat down beside her and poured the wine.And I thought of the lassie that should have been mine,I thought her sweet company better than meatNow shes gone and shes wed another.All the men in yon forest they asked of me,How many strawberries grow in a salt sea?And I answer them with a tear in my ee,How many ships sail in the forest?Oh dig me a grave and dig it sae deep,And cover it over with wee flowers sae sweet.And I lay me down for to take a long sleepAnd maybe in time Ill forget her.So they dug him a grave and they dug it sae deepAnd they covered it over with wee flowers sae sweetAnd he lay him down for to take a long sleepAnd maybe in time hell forget her.
