Old Moot Hall

Now the dawn is breaking

You'll be awaking

And I'm still here raking

My mind what to do

You ignore my favours

Our flame of love now wavers

With tears my voice quavers

At the very thought of you

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And I don't want to live at Old Moot

Hall any more

'Cause the memories of our courtship

there can never be restored

Now the sun has risen

Still locked in my heart's prison

I'm alone for to be wisen

By years of untold pain

But you'll be in your chamber room

Coarse weaving at your loom

Or wandering where flowers bloom

Down a greenwood lane

(Chorus)

Would I were your suitor

Or even your tutor

At least he's near to you

Now the light is fading

Evening paints her shading

Yet there's no evading

The visions in my head

You'll be at your prayer

Or in your old oak chair

Combing auburn hair

Before retiring to your bed

(Chorus)