Crusader's Wife's Hymn

By: Mistress Alison~Mac~Kieran~Dhu

Tune: On top of Old Smokey

Verse 1

O, I am a lady, my husband's a lord. A true knightly warrior, and God! I am bored.

Verse 2

The knights are called gentle and by birth they are. But I prefer minstrels, they're sweeter by far.

Verse 3

He's fearless in melees, he's first at the chase. But when around ladies, falls flat on his face.

Verse 4

He curses most roundly, and colorfully too. But ask him for soft words, he hasn't a clue.

Verse 5

My lord is a true knight, fights rather than thinks. Excepting in battle, his swordsmanship stinks.

Verse 6

My lord is crusading, I shall at home stay. And I'll not be pining while he is away.

Verse 7

But my lord can trust me, I care not to roam. The lay of the minstrel will keep me at home!