Scottish song, 16th century.
Remember me my dear,
I humbly you require
For my request that loves you best
With faithfull heart entire
My heart shall rest
Within your breast.
Remember me my dear.
Remember me, alas,
And let all rigour pass
That I may prove in you some love
To my joy and solace.
True love to move I most behove;
Remember me alas.
Remember me in pain
With unkindness near slain.
That through delay of cruel way
That in you does remain
Remit, I say; alas alway
Remember me in pain.
Remember me dear heart
That of pains has my part.
Your words unkind sinks in my mind
And does increase my smart;
Yet shall ye find me true and kind!
Remember me dear heart.