Lily of the West
Anyone know the lyrics to a song which tells the story of a lad in love with the lily of the west?
Hello,
Will this version do? I believe there are some american versions where the girls name is Flora.
Pete
Lily Of The West
When first I came to Ireland, some pleasure for to find
It's there I spied a damsel fair, so pleasing to mind
Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, like arrows pierced my breast
And they call her lovely Molly - O, the Lily of the West
One day as I went walking, down by the shady grove
I spied a lord of high degree, conversing with my love
As she sang a song, delightfully, while I was sorely pressed
Saying I bid adieu, to Molly - O, the Lily of the West
I stepped up with my rapier, and my dagger in my hand
And I dragged him from my false love, and boldly did bid him stand
But being mad with desperation, I swore I'd pierce his breast
I was then deceived by Molly - O, the Lily of the West
I then did stand my trial, and boldly I did plea
A flaw was in my indictment found, and that soon had me free
That beauty bright I did adore, the judge did her address
He said "go you faithless Molly - O", the Lily of the West
Now that I've gained my liberty, a roamin' I will go
I'll ramble through old Ireland, and travel Scotland o'er
Though she thought to swear my life away, she still disturbs my rest
I still must style her Molly - O, the Lily of the West