Key: F major
Verse 1
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A Shepherd of the Downs,
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being weary of his sports,
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Retired to the hills
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where he used to resort.
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In want of refreshment he laid himself down
He wanted no riches,
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no wealth from the crown
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He wanted no riches,
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no wealth from the crown
He drank of the cold brook,
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he ate of the tree
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Himself he did enjoy,
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from all sorrow was free
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He valued no girl, be she ever so fair
No pride nor ambition
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He valued no care, no pride, no ambition
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He valued no care
As he was a -walking
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one evening so clear
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A heavenly sweet voice
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sounded soft in his
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He stood like a post,
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not one foot could he move
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He knew not what ailed him,
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but he thought that it was love
He knew not what ailed him,
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but he thought it was love
He beheld a young damsel,
a fair and modest maid
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She had something amiss,
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and disguised in her face
Disguised in her face,
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and unto him she did say
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How now, Master Shepherd,
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how came you this way?
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How now, Master Shepherd,
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how came you this way?
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The shepherd replied and modestly said
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I never was sur prised
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before at a mate
When first you beheld me
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from sorrow I was free
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But now you have stolen
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my poor heart away
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But now you have stolen
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my poor heart away
He took her by the hand
and unto her did say
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We shall be mar ried pretty Betsy today
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To church they did go
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and were married we
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And now he'll enjoy
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Pretty Betsy is dear
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And now he'll en joy
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Pretty Betsy is dear
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