Joe Purdy - d**h of a Maiden lyrics

Long ago there was a soldier And he went to take his stand, Down the side, of his brothers In a strange and foreign land. Before he left, he met a maiden Like he never seen before Stole his heart, just like an angel When she threw him down, he begged for more. Now he asked the angel, if she would marry he asked if she would be his bride She said she could not be the widow to any fighting soldiers pride. He said I cannot leave my brothers to go fight this war alone. So I must go ya but please my love Only wait for my return. Well she said, "Its true love, there is no question. But true love can keep me warm. Who will kiss my ruby lips, when you are dead and gone?" He said please stay, You are my true love Because I could not dare to go Into the arms of any other No your the only love know. She said I'll wait for you You are my soldier If u promise to return To our home in Carolina Where my love for you will burn, burn. When she got the news She cried out my love was lost at sea She herself jumped in the water where forever they will be, they will be.