Fortune's wheel

W. Alwyn

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.