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Scarborough Fair

(2007-02-03 10:43:07) 下一个
             

Artist: Sara Brightman

The original lyrics -

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there
For once she was a true love of mine

Have her make me a cambric shirt
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Without no seam nor fine needle work
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Tell her to weave it in a sycamore wood lane
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
And gather it all with a basket of flowers
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Have her wash it in yonder dry well
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
where water ne'er sprung nor drop of rain fell
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Have her find me an acre of land
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Between the sea foam and over the sand
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Plow the land with the horn of a lamb
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Then sow some seeds from north of the dam
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Tell her to reap it with a sickle of leather
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
And gather it all in a bunch of heather
And then she'll be a true love of mine

If she tells me she can't, I'll reply
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Let me know that at least she will try
And then she'll be a true love of mine

Love imposes impossible tasks
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Though not more than any heart asks
And I must know she's a true love of mine

Dear, when thou has finished thy task
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Come to me, my hand for to ask
For thou then art a true love of mine

       

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This English folk song dates back to late medieval times, when the seaside resort of Scarborough was an important venue for tradesmen from all over England.
 - zt from http://www.geocities.com/paris/villa/3895/
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子初 回复 悄悄话 贝卡, QQ, thank you. I like it as well...good day!
林贝卡 回复 悄悄话 one of my favorite songs.
虔谦 回复 悄悄话 非常的喜欢这歌, 以前常听...没想到在你这儿又听到了....
下周愉快子初!
子初 回复 悄悄话 It's good to know. Thank you. Have a nice week!
夏蟬歌 回复 悄悄话 still like Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel more. the first impression is strongest.
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