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All things are quite silent, each mortal at rest
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When me and my true love lay snug in one nest
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When a bold set of ruffians broke into our cave
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And they forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave

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I begged hard for my darling, as I would for my life
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But they'd not listen to  me, although a fond wife
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Saying, the king must have sailors, to the seas he must go
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And they left me lamenting in sorrow and woe

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Through green fields and meadows, we oft times have walked
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And the fond recollections, together have talked
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Where the lark and the blackbird so sweetly did sing
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And the lovely thrushes' voices made the valleys to ring

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Now although I'm forsaken, I won't be cast down
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Who knows but my true love, some day may return
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And will make me amends for my trouble and strife
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And me and my true love might live happy for life