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 My lady may I have this dance

 Forgive a knight who knows no shame

 My lady may I have this dance

 And lady may I have your name

 You danced upon a soldiers arm

 And I felt the blade of love so keen

 And when you smiled you did me harm

 And I was drawn to you, my queen

 Now these boots may take me where they will

 Though they may never shine like his

 There is no knight I would not kill

 To have my ladys hand to kiss

 Yes and they did take me through the hall

 To leave me not one breath from you

 And they fell silent one and all

 And you could see my heart was true

 Then I did lead you from the hall

 And we did ride upon the hill

 Away beyond the city wall

 And sure you are my lady still

 A night in summer long ago

 The stars were falling from the sky

 And still, my heart, I have to know

 Why do you love me, lady, why?