I had a true love, none so dear,
and a friend both leal and tried.
I had a cask of good old beer,
And a gallant horse to ride.

A little while did fortune smile
On him and her and me.
We sang along the road of life
Like birds upon a tree.

My lady fell to shame and hell,
And with her took my friend.
My cask ran sour, my horse went lame,
So alone in the cold I end.