As I Roved Out lyrics

As I roved out one fine May morning,To view the meadows and flowers gay,Who should I spy, but my own true loverAs she sat by yon willow tree.I took off my hat and I did salute her,I did salute her most courageously.As she turned around, the tears fell from herSaying, False young man, you've deluded me.And the diamond ring I behold I gave to you,A diamond ring to wear on your right hand.But the vows you made, love, you went and broke themAnd you wed the lassie who has the landIf I wed the lassie who has the land, my love,It's that I'll rue 'till the day I die.When misfortune falls, sure the man my shun it.It was my fault, that I'll not deny.And at night when I go to my bed of slumberThe thoughts of my love are in my mind.As I turn around to embrace my darling,instead of gold, sure 'tis brass I find.And I wish the queen would bring home her armiesFrom the West Indies, America and Spain.And every man to his wedded womanOh in hopes that I might be with thee again