From the recording Deep December Dreams

Lyrics

Once I held in high regard by Mary Rocap

Once I held in high regard a life spent in ease
Knew it would be a grand thing to do just as I pleased
No thought for another, no cares in a day
Pleasure was a game I was anxious to play

I was courted by a seaman, he lived like a wretch
Went out in the morning the fish for to catch
He wanted a lover to mend all his nets
I bid him farewell, with little regret

I was courted by a farmer, he lived on the land
Stained were his britches, calloused were his hands
Chores would be many, chores would be hard
I bid him farewell, with little regard

I was courted by the magistrate who promised all things
Brocades and carriages, fine wine and rings
Not placing a value on love I agreed
Married for money, married for greed

Now I live like a queen in the finest abode
A life spent in tears; it's nothing but show
I go to the market for fish and for cheese
See mothers and fathers and children at ease