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song the girls were singing?


what song was the girls singing in the room when the nurse interrupt to ask for Fianna (for her bath)? or at least tell me some of the lyrics so i can google it :) i already deleted my download and that song wasn't on the soundtrack.

thanks!

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A traditional English song called 'Greensleeves'. There are several versions of the lyrics and arrangements to the melody.

The first verse we hear sung by one of the girls which goes:

If you intend thus to disdain,
It does the more enrapture me,
And even so, I still remain
A lover in captivity.


Then she hums some of the tune, and other girls join in for this later verse:

Well, I will pray to God on high,
That thou my constancy mayst see,
And that yet once before I die,
Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me.


Its a song about unrequited love for a an unwavering 'lady'.

This webpage is very informative on the background on the song: http://greensleeves-hubs.hubpages.com/hub/FolkSongGreensleeves-Greensl eeves

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wow very detailed answer, i never thought the song has such an interesting history. the way the girls singing it were sad and haunting, make me curious. THANK YOU!

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No problem.

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