Barbara Allen

In Scarlet town, where I was born
There was a fair maid dwelling
She was the fairest, of them all
And her name was Barbara Allen

All in the merry month of May
When sweet buds were a swelling
Young william on his deathbed lay
For the love of Barbara Allen

He sent his men into the town
To the house where she was dwelling
My masters sick and he sends me here
If your name be Barbara Allen

So slowly she went to his home
So slowly she drew nigh him
And all she said, when she got there
Young man I fear you're dying

Do you remember in Scarlet town
In yonder tavern drinking
You gave a health to the ladies all
But you sly did Barbara Allen

Yes I remember and remember it well
In scarlet's tavern drinking
I gave a health to the ladies all
But my heart to Barbara Allen

She turned her face onto the wall
She turned her back upon him
Adue Adue, to hold my friends
Be kind to Barbara Allen

As she was on the high road home
Those death bells were a nelling
And every note did seem to cry
Hard hearted Barbara Allen