Pavan - The Amazing Blondel

Fare you well on the morrow I must leave

And I’m bound for a far and distant land

A tale would tell of my poor heart and how it grieves

So for you my love this sorrowful Pavan

I was born in Lincoln country

And the son of a country wife am I

Out of all the flowers growing wild in yon forest

You’re the fairest rose on which I’ve laid an eye

Love me hard with the dawn I’ll be gone

And I don’t know if I’ll be back again

God as my guard I’m the champion of the wronged

Off to holy wars to fight the Saracen

While you’re away does your spouse turn a whore

Or a chastity belt maiden while crusader’s at war

I’m tired of my chain mail

My armour makes me sore

And it all seems so futile

Weep you will but my love I cannot stay

Dry your eyes and we’ll share a parting kiss

Wait until the advent of that day

When I’m home and gone is sadness as this