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Title
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Lost lady found
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Singer
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Unknown
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
'Twas down in the valley a young damsel did dwell,
She lived with her uncle we all know full well;
'Twas down in the valley with violets so gay,
Three gypsies betrayed her and stole her away.
Verse 2
Long time she'd been missing and could not be found
Till her uncle he searched the wide country round;
He came to a trustee betwixt hope and fear,
And the trustee made answer - 'She has not been here.'
Verse 3
Then up spoke the trustee with courage so bold -
'I'm afraid she is lost for the sake of her gold.
We'll have for life, sir,' the trustee did cry,
'We'll send you to prison and there you shall die.'
Verse 4
There was a young squire who loved her so,
And oft to the school house together they'd go -
'I'm afraid she is murdered and great is my fear,
If I'd wings like a dove I would fly to my dear.'
Verse 5
Then he travelled through England, through France and through Spain,
And he ventured his life on the watery main,
Till he came to a house where he lodged for one night,
And in that same house was his own heart's delight.
Verse 6
When she saw him she knew him and flew in his arms,
He told her his grief while he gazed on her charms -
'How came you to Dublin, my darling?' said he.
'Three gypsies betrayed me and stole me away.'
Verse 7
'Your uncle in England in prison does lie,
And for your sweet sake he's commanded to die.'
'Carry me back to old England, my dearest,' she cried,
'One thousand I'll give you, and will be your bride.'
Verse 8
When she came to old England, her uncle to see,
The cart it stood under the old gallows tree.
'Oh, pardon! Oh, pardon! Oh, pardon! I crave.
Don't you see I'm alive your dear life to save.'
Verse 9
Then from under the gallows they led him away,
The bells they did ring and the music did play;
Every house in the valley with mirth did abound
As soon as they heard the lost lady was found.
