A Maid in Bedlam - Méav

Abroad as I was walking

One evening in the spring

I heard a maid in Bedlam

Who mournfully did sing

Her chains she rattled on her hands

And thus replied she

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me

Oh cruel were his parents

Who sent my love to sea

And cruel was the sailing ship

That bore my love from me

Yet I love his parents since their his

Although they've ruined me

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me

With straw I'll weave a garland

I'll weave it wondrous fine

With roses lilies

Daisies I'll mix the eglantine

And I'll present it to my love

When he returns from sea

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me

Just as she sat there weeping

Her love he came on land

Then hearing she was in Bedlam

He ran straight out of hand

He flew into her snow-white arms

And thus replied he

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me

She said My love don't frighten me

Are you my love or no

Oh yes my dearest Nancy

I am your love also

I am returned to make amends for all your injury

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me

I love my love

Because I know my

Love loves me