The soldier travelling from the north
As the moon shone bright and clearly
The lady knew the gentleman's horse
Because she loved him dearly.

She took his horse by the bridle ring
And led him to the stable
Here's hay and oats for your horse my love
Go feed him you are able.

She took him by the lily white hand
She led him to the table
Here's cake and wine for you my love
Go eat and drink you're welcome.

Well she pulled off her blue silk gown
She laid it on the table
It's he pulled off his uniform suit
And he hopped in bed with the lady.

I heard some trumpets sound
And I must go and meet it
Oh soldier dear don't leave me here
For I am ruined forever.

When silver bells and conks shall stand
When you and I shall marry
Oh soldier dear don't leave me here
For I am ruined forever.