Joe Purdy - Death of a Maiden Lyrics
Long ago there was a soldierAnd he went to take his stand,Down the side, of his brothersIn a strange and foreign land.Before he left, he met a maidenLike he never seen beforeStole his heart, just like an angelWhen she threw him down, he begged for more.Now he asked the angel, if she would marryhe asked if she would be his brideShe said she could not be the widowto any fighting soldiers pride.He said I cannot leave my brothersto go fight this war alone.So I must goya but please my loveOnly wait for my return.Well she said, "Its true love,there is no question.But true love can keep me warm.Who will kiss my ruby lips,when you are dead and gone?"He said please stay,You are my true loveBecause I could not dare to goInto the arms of any otherNo your the only love know.She said I'll wait for youYou are my soldierIf u promise to returnTo our home in CarolinaWhere my love for you will burn, burn.When she got the newsShe cried out my love was lost at seaShe herself jumped in the waterwhere forever they will be, they will be.
