Pavan
The Amazing Blondel Lyrics

Fare you well on the morrow I must leave
I must say goodbye tomorrow and leave for a distant land.

And I'm bound for a far and distant land
I am traveling to a distant land.

A tale would tell of my poor heart and how it grieves
I have a sad story to tell about my broken heart.

So for you my love this sorrowful Pavan
This sad song is for you, my love.

I was born in Lincoln country
I was born in Lincolnshire.

And the son of a country wife am I
I am the son of a country woman.

Out of all the flowers growing wild in yon forest
Of all the wildflowers growing in that forest, you are the most beautiful.

You're the fairest rose on which I've laid an eye
You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

Love me hard with the dawn I'll be gone
Love me deeply because I will be leaving at dawn.

And I don't know if I'll be back again
I am uncertain if I will return.

God as my guard I'm the champion of the wronged
I am the protector of the oppressed, and I trust in God to keep me safe.

Off to holy wars to fight the Saracen
I am going to fight in the holy wars against the Saracens.

While you're away does your spouse turn a whore
Do you think your spouse will be unfaithful while you're away?

Or a chastity belt maiden while crusader's at war
Or will she remain faithful like a maiden with a chastity belt while you're at war?

I'm tired of my chain mail
I am tired of wearing my chain mail armor.

My armour makes me sore
My armor is causing me pain.

And it all seems so futile
It all feels pointless.

Weep you will but my love I cannot stay
You may cry, but I must leave.

Dry your eyes and we'll share a parting kiss
Dry your eyes, and we'll share a goodbye kiss.

Wait until the advent of that day
Wait until the day that I return.

When I'm home and gone is sadness as this
When I am home, your sadness will be gone.