The Heart and the Crown

Verse 1

They rode into town On the thirteenth of Spring. She have him her hand And he gave her his ring.

Chorus 1

She gave him her heart And he gave her his crown, But they never, no never Went down derry down derry down.

Verse 2

Her horse was pure white And his horse was gray She wanted to go But he asked her to stay.

Chorus 1

She gave him her heart And he gave her his crown, But they never, no never Went down derry down derry down.

Verse 3

Her eyes were pure black And his eyes were so blue. She wanted him strong And he wanted her true.

Chorus 1

She gave him her heart And he gave her his crown, But they never, no never Went down derry down derry down.

Verse 4

Come all ye fair maidens, And listen to me, If you want your young man To be strong and free

Chorus 2

Just give him your heart And he'll give you his crown Just as long as you never Go down derry down derry down.