Lily Maid

Good sir, I now present myself before you
 With velvet robes and lilies in my hair
 My ladies do their best with what they're given,
 And I only pray that you will find me fair
 I ask you leave a penny for the bargeman,
 And one in penance for the hearts you break
 And keep these words forever as reminder
 Of what sends a dying lily to the lake.
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 Dear Lancelot, my sorrow clad in silver,
 You see my thoughts return to you again
 You came to me as others come a'courting,
 But nothing is with you as other men
 I ask you leave a penny for the sermon,
 And another for the errors that you make
 And keep these words forever as reminder
 Of what sends a dying lily to the lake
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 With trembling hands I held your life inside you
 But failed to earn your favour for my own
 Your coppers were an empty consolation
 For my needs are met by you, and you alone
 I ask you leave a penny for the water,
 And another for the liberties you take
 And keep these words forever as reminder
 Of what sends a dying lily to the lake
 Please keep these words, my love, as a reminder...