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But now I see most cruellye He cares ne for my babe nor me Balow, la-low !

Lie still, my darling, sleep awhile, And when thou wak'st thou'le sweetly smile But smile not as thy father did, To cozen maids : nay, God forbid ! But yet I fear thou wilt go near Thy father's heart and face to bear Balow, la-low !

I cannot choose but ever will Be loving to thy father still ; Where'er he go, where'er he ride, My love with him doth still abide; In weal or woe, where'er he go, My heart shall ne'er depart him fro Balow, la-low !

But do not, do not, pretty mine, To faynings false thy heart incline! Be loyal to thy lover true, And never change her for a new : If good or fair, of her have care For women's banning 's wondrous sare Balow, la-low !

Bairn, by thy face I will beware; Like Sirens' words, I'll come not near; My babe and I together will live ; He'll comfort me when cares do grieve. My babe and I right soft will lie, And ne'er respect man's crueltye Balow, la-low !

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