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Sarah McQuaid
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Hardwick's Lofty Towers
The boy to whom I first was wed Was dead within the year I cried many an angry tear In widow's weeds I pleaded for my dower I wasn't thinking then of Hardwick's lofty towers Of Hardwick's lofty towers
Another match was found for me And he was wise and kind Strong in body and in mind He loved me well, with children I did flower I was on my way to Hardwick's lofty towers To Hardwick's lofty towers
A widow I became once more Before I'd reached my prime Yet again cruel Fate was kind As sweet William's wife my life's happiest hours Were spent far away from Hardwick's lofty towers From Hardwick's lofty towers Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com
A dreadful thing then came to pass Alas, he was struck down And though another match I found The joy I gained did wane and turn sour I consoled myself with Hardwick's lofty towers With Hardwick's lofty towers
Bess of Hardwick is my name My fame is ensured By my works and by my words I built my castle tall for all to admire I have left my soul in Hardwick's lofty towers In Hardwick's lofty towers
I have carved my name in golden letters in the sky So that those who follow after me Will know that I was born and died
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