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Traditional.
From the singing of Peter Bellamy.

Arranged with wind blowing through oak and ash trees & a passing plane (16/05), kate’s singing & spanish guitar.

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As I walked out one May morning,
One May morning betime,
I met a maid, from home had strayed
Just as the sun did shine.

What makes you rise so soon, my dear,
Your journey to pursue?
See how your feet that tread so neat,
Strike off the morning dew.

I go to seek my father's flocks,
His young and tender lambs,
That over hills and over dales
Lie bleating for their dams.

O stay, o stay, you handsome maid,
And rest a moment here.
For there is none but you alone
That I do love most dear.

How gloriously the sun does shine,
How pleasant is the air.
I'd rather rest on my true love's breast
Than any other where.

For I am thine and thou art mine,
No man shall uncomfort thee.
We'll join our hands in wedded bands
So happy we will be.

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from Postcards from Godley Moor, Summer 2020, released August 19, 2020

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