Part 2 — No 86 A SHIP CAME SAILING

1 A ship came sailing over the sea As deeply laden as she could be; My sorrows fill me to the brim, I care not if I sink or swim. 2[25] Ten thousand ladies in the room, But my true love's the fairest bloom, Of stars she is my brightest sun, I said I would have her or none. 3 I leaned my back against an oak, But first it bent and then it broke, Untrusty as I found that tree, So did my love prove false to me. 4 Down in a mead the other day, As carelessly I went my way, And plucked flowers red and blue, I little thought what love could do. 5 I saw a Rose with ruddy blush, And thrust my hand into the bush, I pricked my fingers to the bone, I would I'd left that rose alone! 6 I wish! I wish! but 'tis in vain, I wish I had my heart again! With silver chain and diamond locks, I'd fasten it in a golden box.