Brother Bills painting is wonderful but Henry VIII wrote about the Greensleeves who were the camp followers(whores) of the Crusaders in the Holy Land. It was not churching up the king had on his mind when he wrote the lyrics it was bedding down.Sinclair
GREENSLEEVESMusic Traditional, Lyrics by King Henry VIIIAlas my love you do me wrong To cast me off discourteously; And I have loved you oh so long Delighting in your company. Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves my heart of gold Greensleeves was my heart of joy And who but my Lady Greensleeves. I have been ready at your hand To grant whatever thou would'st crave; I have waged both life and land Your love and goodwill for to have. Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves my heart of gold Greensleeves was my heart of joy And who but my Lady Greensleeves. Thy petticoat of sendle white With gold embroidered gorgeously; Thy petticoat of silk and white And these I bought gladly. Greensleeves was my delight, Greensleeves my heart of gold Greensleeves was my heart of joy And who but my Lady Greensleeves. |