And then my life was ended, how sorry was I!
—Chirbury (Shropshire Folk-lore, p. 515).
When first we went to school—to school—to school—
How happy was I!
’Twas this way and that way,
How happy was I!
Next I went to service—to service—to service—
How happy was I!
’Twas this way, and that way,
How happy was I! &c.
Next I had a sweetheart—a sweetheart—a sweetheart—
How happy was I! &c.
Next I got married—got married—got married—
How happy was I! &c.
Next I had a baby—a baby—a baby—
How happy was I! &c.
Next my husband died—he died—he died—
How sorry was I! &c.
Next my baby died—she died—she died—
How sorry was I! &c.