Greensleeves
[unknown] Lyrics

Alas, my love, you do me wrong,
Unfortunately, my beloved, you have treated me unfairly by abandoning me suddenly without good cause.

To cast me off discourteously.
You have been impolite in your decision to leave me.

For I have loved you well and long,
I have had strong, long-lasting romantic feelings for you.

Delighting in your company.
I have enjoyed spending time with you.

Greensleeves was all my joy
The person known as Greensleeves brought happiness to my life.

Greensleeves was my delight,
I found immense pleasure in the presence of Greensleeves.

Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
Greensleeves was the treasure of my heart.

And who but my lady greensleeves.
Only Greensleeves could hold such a significant place in my heart.

Your vows you've broken, like my heart,
You have failed to keep the promises you made to me, causing my heart to suffer.

Oh, why did you so enrapture me?
Why did you captivate my heart so strongly if you only intended to hurt me?

Now I remain in a world apart
Because of your actions, I feel disconnected from the world and alone.

But my heart remains in captivity.
While I am physically free, my heart is still imprisoned by my love for you.

I have been ready at your hand,
I have been willing and available to fulfill your every need.

To grant whatever you would crave,
I have been willing to give you whatever you desired.

I have both wagered life and land,
I have risked everything, including my life and possessions, for your love.

Your love and good-will for to have.
All of my efforts were aimed at gaining your affection and approval.

If you intend thus to disdain,
If you plan to reject my love and friendship,

It does the more enrapture me,
It only makes me more captivated by you.

And even so, I still remain
Despite your rejection, I still love you deeply.

A lover in captivity.
I am a prisoner of my own love for you.

My men were clothed all in green,
My servants and companions wore green clothing.

And they did ever wait on thee;
They were always at your service.

All this was gallant to be seen,
Their appearance and behavior were impressive and noble to witness.

And yet thou wouldst not love me.
Despite all of this, you still did not love me.

Thou couldst desire no earthly thing,
You could want for nothing when it comes to worldly possessions.

but still thou hadst it readily.
You were able to obtain anything you desired with ease.

Thy music still to play and sing;
You had the ability to play and sing beautiful music.

And yet thou wouldst not love me.
Despite all of your talents and possessions, you still did not love me.

Well, I will pray to God on high,
I will ask God, the highest power, for aid.

that thou my constancy mayst see,
I hope that you will see my steadfastness and devotion.

And that yet once before I die,
Before I pass away, I hope that

Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me.
you will condescend to love me in return.

Ah, Greensleeves, now farewell, adieu,
Goodbye, Greensleeves, I bid you farewell.

To God I pray to prosper thee,
I pray that God will bless and favor you.

For I am still thy lover true,
Despite everything, I am still your faithful lover.

Come once again and love me.
I implore you to return and love me.