The Lily Of The West Lyrics - The Long Black Veil - The Chieftains

When first I came to Ireland some pleasure for to find 

It's there I spied a damsel fair, most pleasing to my mind 

Her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes like arrows pierced my breast 

And they call her lovely Molly O', the lily of the west 

One day as I was walking down by a shady grove 

I spied a lord of high degree conversing with my love 

She sang her song delightfully while I was sore oppressed 

Saying I bid adieu to Molly O', the lily of the west 

Well, I stepped up with my rapier and my dagger in my hand 

And I dragged him from my false love and boldly did bid him stand 

But being mad with desperation I swore I'd pierce his breast 

I was then deceived by Molly O', the lily of the west 

I then did stand my trial and boldly I did plea 

A flaw was in my indictment found and that soon had me free 

That beauty bright I did adore, the judge did her address 

Now go, you faithless Molly O', the lily of the west 

Now that I've gained my liberty a-roaming I will go 

I'll ramble through old Ireland and travel Scotland o'er 

Though she thought to swear my life away she still disturbs my rest 

I still must style her, Molly O', the lily of the west