The Cruel Mother
Steeleye Span
Em
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Verse
Em A There was a lady lived in York G A She stabbed her baby to the heart Em A She drew a scarf from off her head G A She bound the baby's hands and legs
Verse
Em A She drew a knife, long and sharp G A She stabbed the baby to the heart Em A She wiped the knife upon the grass G A The more she wiped, the blood ran fast
Verse
Em A As she was going to her father's hall G A She saw three children playing at ball Em A One in silk, the other in satin G A The other was naked as ever was born
Verse
Em A "Oh, dear child, if you were mine G A I'd dress you in silk and satins so fine" Em A "Oh, mother dear, I once was thine G A You never would dress me, coarse or fine"
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Verse
Em A "Mother, mother, for your sins G A Heaven you shall not enter Em A There is fire beyond Hell's gate G A And there you'll burn forever"
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