Bold Soldier

Written by：Traditional

Oh soldier soldier

A coming from the plain

He courted a lady for honor and for fame

Her beauty shone so bright

That it never could be told

She always loved the soldier

Because he was so bold

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Oh soldier soldier

It's I would be your bride

But I fear of my father

Some danger might betide

Then he pulled out sword and pistol

And hung them by his side

Swore he would be married

No matter what betide

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Then he took her to the parson

And of course home again

There they met her father

And seven armed men

Let us fly said the lady

I fear we shall be slain

Take my hand said the soldier

And never fear again

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Then he pulled out sword and pistol

And caused them to rattle

The lady held the horse

While the soldier fought in battle

Hold your hand said the old man

Do not be so bold

You shall have my daughter

And a hundred pounds of gold

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Fight on said the lady

The portion is too small

Hold your hand said the old man

And you shall have it all

Then he took them right straight home

And he called them son and dear

Not because he loved them

But only through fear

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