Carol

Britten, Benjamin

Maiden in the mor lay,

In the mor lay;

Sevenight fulle,

Maiden in the mor lay;

In the mor lay,

Sevenightes fulle and a day.

Welle was hire mete.

What was hire mete?

The primerole and the –

Welle was hire mete.

What was hire mete?

The primerole and the violet.

Welle was hire dring.

What was hire dring?

The chelde water of the –

Welle was hire dring.

What was hire dring?

The chelde water of the welle-spring.

Welle was hire bowr.

What was hire bowr?

The rede rose and the –

Welle was hire bowr.

What was hire bowr?

The rede rose and the lilye flour.