Bert Jansch, of Pentagle fame, sings the Scottish version of what is apparently an old broadside ballad of indefinite origins. This version was made popular through the singing of Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger. You’ll find more information about it’s origins and variants at …Just Another Tune, an incredible website I just came across for the first time.

I Loved a Lass

I loved a lass, and I loved her sae weel
I hated all others that spoke of her ill;
But noo she’s rewarded me weel for my love,
For she’s gaun to be wed till anither.

When I saw my love to the church go,
Wi’ bride and bride-maidens, they made a fine show;
An’ l followed them on wi’ a heart fu’ o’ woe,
For she’s gaun to be wed till anither.

When I saw my love sit down to dine,
I sat down beside her and poured out the wine,
An’ I drank to the lass that should ha’e been mine,
An’ now she is wed till anither.

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