All Things Are Quite Silent - Steeleye Span

All things are quite silent each mortal at rest

When me and my true love lay snug in one nest

When a bold set of ruffians broke into our cave

And they forced my dear jewel to plough the salt wave

I begged hard for my darling as I would for my life

But they'd not listen to me although a fond wife

The king must have sailors to the seas he must go

And they left me lamenting in sorrow and woe

Through green fields and meadows we oftimes have walked

And the fond recollections together have talked

Where the lark and the blackbird so sweetly did sing

And the lovely thrushes voices made the valleys to ring

Now although I'm forsaken I won't be cast down

Who knows but my true love some day may return

And will make me amends for my trouble and strife

And me and my true love might live happy for life