Once I Loved Songtext
von Arcady

Once I loved with fond affection
One whose thoughts were dear to me
Until there came a dreary parting
Nevermore will he speak to me
Go and leave me if you wish to
Never let me cross your mind
If you think I′d prove unworthy
Go and leave me I don't mind
Many′s the night as you lay sleeping
Dreaming of some sweet repose
While I, your poor girl, lay broken hearted
Listening to the wind that blows
Now you have gone and loved another
One who holds more gold than store
While I, your girl, do lie a weeping
Left alone because I am poor


Go and leave me if you wish to
Never let me cross your mind
If you think I'd prove unworthy
Go and leave me I don't mind
Here is the ring that once you gave me
When our hearts they did entwine
Give it to that other lady
She′ll never know that it first was mine
Farewell to friends and kind relations
Farewell to you my false young man
′Tis you have caused me such grief and sorrow
That never will I love again
Go and leave me if you wish to
Never let me cross your mind
If you think I'd prove unworthy
Go and leave me I don′t mind