“When First I Seen This Lovely Queen”

Description

"When first I seen this lovely queen, On her I fixed my eyes, And thought in time, while in my prime,To gain her I would try. "But all in vain; could not obtain This virgin's love at all... My portion was too small." If she remains coy, he'll seek another

References

  1. BrownIII 294, "When First I Seen This Lovely Queen" (1 text)
  2. Roud #12199
  3. BI, Br3294

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1952 (Brown)
Keywords: love rejection beauty
Found in: US(SE)