Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped back, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd see what I'd see, Lads, and see what she'd do.
'Twas not long to wait for the beauty to awaken.
Her eyes opened up and her cloak she drew back.
Her eyes, they were pretty as she sat herself up;
I noticed them first, but the rest did not lack!
Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped back, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd see what I'd see, Lads, and see what she'd do.
'Twas time for her bath, as I watched from the pools' edge.
Careful I was that no man should disturb.
For a' pure maiden's honor is well worth the guarding,
And if she be ought else, she's worth even more!
Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped back, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd see what I'd see, Lads, and see what she'd do.
'Twas over, her bathing, so she left the water.
With gentleman's honor, I turned to the hills.
When I tired of these, I then looked to the valley,
Since none but a rogue would view girls 'gainst their will!
Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped back, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd see what I'd see, Lads, and see what she'd do.
'Twas soon clear she'd not found her clothes near the water.
Imagine surprise as it lit on her face!
My own was much greater, and also my pleasure,
When she walked away showing all her good grace.
Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped back, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd see what I'd see, Lads, and see what she'd do.
'Twas my seeming fortune to happen across her,
As now I could offer my help in her plight.
I had a suggestion, if cover she wanted.
And soon she was covered, and things were all right!
Final Chorus:
'Twas a fine mid-may morning when. I came upon her,
Lying soft in the heather as cool morning dew.
Quickly I slipped down, and hid me in the bushes;
I'd seen what I'd seen, Lads, and seen what she'd do.