The Soldier's Farewell- Slater (OK) pre-1964 Moore
[This version closely resembles the version from Virginia (Davis B).]
The Soldier's Farewell- Slater (OK) pre-1964 Moore
1 The soldier rode from east to west,
He rode both late and early;
The Lady knew him by his jest [horse],
And oh she loved him dearly.
The Lady knew him by his jest [horse],
And oh she loved him dearly.
2 She took his horse by the bridal reins,
She led him to the stable.
"Here's oats and hay for your horse, young man;
Let him eat, for we are able."
"Here's oats and hay for your horse, young man;
Let him eat, for we are able."
3 She took him by his lily-white hand
She fetched him to the table,
"Here's cake and wine for you, young man;
Come eat, for we are able."
"Here's cake and wine for you, young man;
Come eat, for we are able."
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