Song No. 12 "Greensleeves"

English Folk Tune

The words "Greensleeves" probably date back to 1580, but the music went unpublished until the late 17th century. In the Merry Wives Of Windsor Shakespeare has Falstaff boom out, "Let the sky rain potatoes; let it thunder to the tune of 'Greensleeves.'  "

Lyrics Alas, my love, you do me wrong To cast me off discourteously And I have loved you so long Delighting in your company Greensleeves was all my joy Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves was my heart of gold And who but my lady Greensleeves

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