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I would that the wars were all done

from 52 Folk Songs: Yellow by Phil Edwards

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In the meadow one morning when pearly in dew
A fair pretty maiden plucked violets blue.
She sang as she walked, made the woods all to ring:
"O my love is in Flanders to fight for the king,
And I would that the wars were well over
I would that the wars were all done."

"I'll pluck the red robin so jaunty and gay;
I have my Robin, but he's far away.
His jacket is red - and his cheeks like the rose;
He sings of his love as to battle he goes.
And I would that the wars were well over
I would that the wars were all done."

"Now thousands of bluebells do welcome the spring;
O when will the church bells for victory ring?
Then the men will come home and all England rejoice
And then I'll be wed to the lad of my choice.
And I would that the wars were well over
I would that the wars were all done."

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from 52 Folk Songs: Yellow, released April 22, 2012
Phil Edwards: vocals, concertina, recorder

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