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Title
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In Sheffield Park
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Singer
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King, E. Miss
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
In Sheffield Park there once did dwell,
A brisk, young lad - I loved him well;
He courted me, my heart to gain,
He's gone and left me full of pain.
Verse 2
I went upstairs to make my bed,
I laid me down but nothing said;
My mistress came to me and said -
'What is the matter with you, my maid?'
Verse 3
My mistress then from me did go -
'Some help, some help, some help for you!'
'No help, no help, no help I crave,
Sweet William has brought me to my grave.
Verse 4
You take this letter to him with speed,
And give it to him, if he can read;
Bring me an answer without delay,
For he has stolen my heart away.'
Verse 5
He took the letter immediately,
And read it over while I stood by;
And soon he did this letter burn,
Leaving the maid to weep and mourn.
Verse 6
'Oh, foolish girl, to weep for me!
Think I could fancy none but thee?
The world was not made for one alone,
I take delight to hear thee moan.'
Verse 7
We gathered the green leaves for her bed,
And a flowery pillow for her head;
And the leaves that grow from tree to tree,
Shall be a covering over thee.
Verse 8
'Oh, mistress, mistress, you little know,
What pain and sorrow I undergo;
Oh, put your hand on my left breast,
My aching heart can take no rest.'
