English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians

122 Songs and Ballads, and 323 Tunes With Lyrics & sheet Music - online book

	Locks and Bolts
	B
	2   Her yellow hair, like strands of gold, Come rolling down my pillow; Her yellow hair, like strands of gold, Come rolling down my pillow. 3   I went unto her uncle's house Enquiring for my darling. The answer was: She is not here, I've no such in my keeping. 4   Her voice from the roof above Came straightway to the window. O love, O love, it's I'd be yours, But locks and bolts doth hinder. 5  O passion flew, my sword I drew, All in that room I entered; O passion flew, my sword I drew, All in that room I entered. 6   I took my sword in my right hand, And my love all in the other. Come all young men that love like me, Fight on and take another. 7   Her uncle and three other men Straightway after me did follow, Saying: Leave this room, you villain, you, Or in your heart's blood you shall wallow.