The Shepherd of the Downs - Bob Copper/Unknown/Ron Copper
A shepherd of the downs
Being weary of his port
Retired to the hills where
He used to resort
In want of refreshment
He laid himself down
He wanted no riches nor
Wealth from the crown
He wanted no riches nor
Wealth from the crown
He drank of the cold brook
He ate of the tree
Himself he did enjoy
Of all sorrow he was free
He valued no girl
Be she ever so fair
No pride or ambition
He valued no care
No pride or ambition
He valued no care
As he was a walking
One evening so clear
A heavenly sweet voice
Sounded soft in his ear
He stood like a post
Not one step could he move
He knew not what ailed him
But thought it was love
He knew not what ailed him
But thought it was love
He beheld a young damsel
A fair modest maid
She had something amiss
And disguised in her face
Disguised in her face
She unto him did say
How now Master Shepherd
How came you this way
How now Master Shepherd
How came you this way
The shepherd he replied and modestly said
I never was surprised before at a maid
When first you beheld me
From sorrow I was free
But now you have stolen
My poor heart away
But now you have stolen
My poor heart away
He took her by the hand
And this he did say
We will get married pretty Betsy today
So to the church they did go
And were married we hear
And now he'll enjoy pretty Betsy his dear
And now he'll enjoy pretty Betsy his dear
