Intro :
My lady may I have thi s dance ?
Forgive a knight who knows no shame
My lady may I have thi s dance ?
And lady may I have your name ?
You danced up on a soldiers arm
And I felt the blade of love so keen
And when you smiled you did m e harm
And I was drawn to you, m y queen
Now these boots may take m e where the y will
Though they may n ever sh ine like his
There is no knight I would no t kill
To have my lady's hand t o kiss
Yes and they did t ake m e through the hall
To leave me n ot one breath from you
And they fell sile nt one an d all
And you could see my heart wa s true
Then I did lead you from th e hall
And we did ride up on the hill
Away be yond the c ity wall
And sure you are my lad y still
A night in s ummer long ago
The stars were falling from the sky
And still, my heart, I have t o know
Why do you love me, lady , why ?