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I ONCE (AINSE) LOVED A LASS
    I ainse loved a lass and I loved her sae well
    That I hate all others that spoke of her ill
    But now she's rewarded me ill for my love
    She's gone tae get wed tae another

    When I saw my love tae the kirk go
    Wi bride and bridemaidens they made a fine show
    And I followed after, my heart filled wi woe
    To see my love wed tae another

    When I saw my love sit doon tae dine
    I sat doon beside her and poured oot the wine
    And I drank tae the lassie that shoulda been mine
    But she's gone tae be wed tae another

    The men of yon forest, they ask it o' me
    How many strawberries grow in the salt sea
    I answer them back wi a tear in ma e'e
    How many ships sail in the forest

    Go dig me a grave, both long, wide and deep
    And cover it over wi florets sae sweet
    And I'll turn in for to take a long sleep
    And maybe in time I'll forget her

    And they dug him a grave, both long, wide and deep
    And they covered it over wi florets sae sweet
    And he's turned in for to take a long sleep
    And maybe by now he's forgot her

    @courting @marriage