Flora
Peter feat. Paul & Mary Lyrics
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When first I came to Louisville, my fortune there to find,
I met a fair young maiden there, her beauty filled my mind.
Her rosy cheek, her ruby lips, they gave my heart no rest.
The name she bore was Flora, the lily of the west.
I courted lovely Flora, she promised ne'er to go.
But soon a tale was told to me that filled my heart with woe.
They said she meets another man who holds my love in jest.
And yet I trusted Flora, the lily of the west.
'Way down in yonder shady grove, a man of low degree,
He spoke unto my Flora there and kissed her 'neath a tree.
The answers that she gave to him like arrows pierced my breast.
I was betrayed by Flora, the lily of the west.
I stepped up to my rival, my dagger in my hand.
I seized him by the collar and I ordered him to stand.
All in my desperation I stabbed him in his breast.
I'd killed a man for Flora, the lily of the west.
And then I had to stand my trial, I had to make my plea.
They placed me in a pris'ner's dock and then commenced on me.
Although she swore my life away, deprived me of my rest.
Still I love my faithless Flora, the lily of the
I met a fair young maiden there, her beauty filled my mind.
Her rosy cheek, her ruby lips, they gave my heart no rest.
The name she bore was Flora, the lily of the west.
I courted lovely Flora, she promised ne'er to go.
But soon a tale was told to me that filled my heart with woe.
They said she meets another man who holds my love in jest.
'Way down in yonder shady grove, a man of low degree,
He spoke unto my Flora there and kissed her 'neath a tree.
The answers that she gave to him like arrows pierced my breast.
I was betrayed by Flora, the lily of the west.
I stepped up to my rival, my dagger in my hand.
I seized him by the collar and I ordered him to stand.
All in my desperation I stabbed him in his breast.
I'd killed a man for Flora, the lily of the west.
And then I had to stand my trial, I had to make my plea.
They placed me in a pris'ner's dock and then commenced on me.
Although she swore my life away, deprived me of my rest.
Still I love my faithless Flora, the lily of the
west.
The song “Flora” by Peter feat. Paul & Mary tells the story of a man who travels to Louisville and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Flora, also known as the “lily of the west”. The lyrics speak of his courtship with Flora and their promises of love, but he soon learns that she has been unfaithful to him with another man. In a fit of jealousy fueled by his love for Flora, he stabs and kills his love rival, leading to his imprisonment and trial. Despite being betrayed and having his life ruined by her false testimony, the man still declares his love for Flora, the lily of the west.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GILBERTO GIL MOREIRA, GILBERTO PASSOS GIL MOREIRA
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@davidroga6508
I have been a soldier forover 40 years and seen death, destruction, pain, suffering and sorrow. This song breaks my heart to relive those moments. Even today we witness the senseless suffering, death and sorrow. This song is so beautifully delivered that one wonders at the senseless brutality of humans. When will they ever learn. When
@jpturner171
So true 37 years in the Marines from 73 through 2011… like you mentioned I have seen, lotta bad things and a lot of beautiful things.
@davidroga6508
@@jpturner171 only soldiers feel the senselessness of war. No one wins and everyone suffers, mostly innocent civilians. Stay safe and thanks for your service.
@jpturner171
@@davidroga6508so true brother.👍🏽❤️🇺🇸
@cosmic_american
@@davidroga6508 I imagine those civilians also feel the senselessness of war, too.
@AAAAAA-oj6wh
It is 2021 and the song is still actual.
Wonderful Peter, Paul and Mary.
@marktindale2290
We will never learn while men for monetary greed, political greed or religious greed continue in wars and interference in other peoples countries
@salvadorceriaco6857
Yes.true .men never learn to Love & Forgive one another .no more political religious or cultures but only love understanding other people.Jesus Christ loves us.
@healingrays3229
@mark tindale Truth.
@rhondaboncutter5812
@baribul It's 2022 and happening again in Ucraine!