Jolie Holland

Adieu False Heart

Jolie Holland


Adieu false heart, since we must part 
May the joy of the world go with you 
I've loved you long with a faithful heart 
But I never anymore will I believe you 

I've seen the time I'd have married you 
And been your constant lover 
But now I'll freely give you up 
for one whose heart's more truer. 

My mind is like the constant sun 
From the east to the west it ranges 
Yours is like unto the moon 
It's every month a-changing 

When I lay down to take my rest 
No scornful morn to wake me 
I'll go straight ways unto my grave 
Just as fast as time can take me