I am stretched
on your grave
And will lie
there forever
If your hands
were in mine
I'd be sure
we'd not sever
My apple tree
my brightness
It's time we
were together
For I smell of
the earth
And am worn
by the weather
When my family thinks
That I'm safe
in my bed
From night until morning
I am stretched
at your head
Calling out to the air
With tears hot and wild
My grief for the girl
That I loved as a child
Do you remember
The night we were lost
In the shade
of the blackthorn
And the chill
of the frost
Thanks be to Jesus
We did what was right
And your maiden
head still
Is your pillar of light
The priests
and the friars
Approach me in dread
Because I still
love you
My love
and you're dead
I still would be
your shelter
Through rain
and through storm
And with you
in your cold grave
I cannot sleep warm
So I'm stretched
on your grave
And will lie
there forever
If you're hands
were in mine
I'd be sure
we'd not sever
My apple tree
my brightness
It's time we
were together
For I smell of
the earth
And am worn
by the weather