Greensleeves
words and music
by Henry VIII Alas,
my love you do me wrong To cast me off discourteously And I have loved
you so long Delighting in your company Greensleeves
was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of
gold And who but my Lady Greensleeves. I
have been ready at your hand to grant whatever you would crave; I have
both wagered life and land Your love and good will for to have Greensleeves
was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of
gold And who but my Lady Greensleeves. I
bought the kerchers to thy head That were wrought fine and gallantly I
kept thee both at board and bed Which cost my purse well favouredly. Greensleeves
was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of
gold And who but my Lady Greensleeves. Greensleeves,
now farewell! adieu! God I pray to prosper thee; For I am still thy lover
true Come once again and love me. Greensleeves
was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of
gold And who but my Lady Greensleeves.
KEY Dm verse:
Dm C Dm A7 Dm C Dm A7 Dm chorus:
C C7 Dm A7 C C7 Dm A7 Dm
Background: This version of King Henry VIII's beloved song is a vocal version that has likewise topped the Celtic charts. To hear the instrumental version, click here.
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