Lilly Of The West

When first he came from London
Some pleasures here to find.
He plucked me like a flower
That was pleasing to his mind
Your rosy cheeks
Your ruby lips
Like arrows pierced my breast
My name I said is Flora
The lily of the west

He courted me through summer
And to me he was kind
But I fell for another
Which so distressed his mind
You wound me deep, sweet Flora
Good woman give me rest
He said
Well if I can't have you no one shall
My lily of the west

He crept on my true love
A dagger in his hand
Grabbed him by the collar
Boldly bade him stand
I begged in desperation
He pierced him in the chest
Betrayed was I by Flora
The lily of the west

Well I cried and cried through Autumn
The sadness never fades
My love is gone
My true love is slain
Yes, I cried and cried through Autumn
The sadness never fades
By jealousy my true love is slain

With winter came the trail
And I watched him make his plea
Though the judge directed
They found him not guilty
The woes the woman that follows
The beating of her breast
I do, my name is Flora
The lily of the west.
The lily of the west x2

When first he came from London
Some pleasures here to find.
He plucked me like a flower
That was pleasing to his mind
Your rosy cheeks
Your ruby lips
Like arrows pierced my breast
He said.
My name I said is Flora
The lily of the west