Searching for Lambs

Verse 1

As I went out one may morning, One may morning betime, I met a maid, from home had strayed, Just as the sun did shine.

Verse 2

"What makes you rise so soon, my dear, Your journey to pursue? Your pretty little feet, they tread so neat. Strike off the morning dew."

Verse 3

"I'm going to feed my father's flock, His young and tender lambs, That over hills and over dales Lie waiting for their dams."

Verse 4

"Oh stay, oh stay, you handsome maid, And rest a moment here, For there is none but you alone That I do love so dear."

Verse 5

"How gloriously the sun doth shine, How pleasant 'tis the air. I'd rather rest on a true love's breast Than any other where."

Verse 6

"For I am thine and thou art mine. No man shall uncomfort thee. We'll join our hands in wedded bands And a-married we will be."