First and Second Endings
The next song contains first and second endings. The first time you sing through the verse, sing the first ending (Z), then go back to the beginning. The second time you sing through the verse, sing the second ending (X) 2. instead of the first.
This traditional English folk song is written here in the key of E minor, which is the relative minor of G major. It is in ^ time and once again begins with a lead-in note. Notice the F# note written as a key signature for the key of E minor in this song, reminding you to treat all F notes as F#.
Notice also the frequent use of other sharps in this song. When sharps or flats occur that are not part of the key signature, they are called accidentals. An accidental is a temporary alteration to the pitch of a note and is canceled by a bar line.
Both our male singer and our female singer found E minor a comfortable key for singing this song. Once again, the difference is that they are singing the same notes in different octaves.
2. I have been ready at your hand
To grant whatever you would crave,
I have both wagered life and land,
Your love and good will for to have.
3. I bought thee petticoats of the best,
The cloth so fine as it might be,
I gave thee jewels for the chest,
And all this cost I spent on thee.
4. Well, I will pray to God on high,
That thou my constancy may’st see,
For I am still thy lover true;
Come once again and love me.
