Green sleeves is a song written possibly in the 1500s in England, and said to be one of the most widely spread songs of Europe. This song was mentioned in Shakepeare's 1602 drama "The merry wives of windsor", suggesting that it might be already popular then. Folk story says it was written by King Henry VIII for his wife Anna Boleyn, although this must be just a legend since the song was written in a style known in England only after Henry VIII passed away.
Here is a relatively complex piano arrangement (by David Nevue): Green Sleeves (piano).
This is a vocal version (soprano with lute accompaniment): Green Sleeves (vocal). It contains the sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 of the 8 sections in the lyrics, and is sung in a setting mimicking the mid ages. The variations of the tune is by Francis Cutting. It usually should be sung by a man (tenor) though.
A vocal version by man and ensemble: Green Sleeves (vocal by king singer's (A capella)).
Another one by orchestra: Green Sleeves (orchestra).
The lyrics says:
Alas, my love, you do me wrong,
To cast me off discourteously.
For I have loved you well and long,
Delighting in your company.
More about this song and its lyrics are at wiki: greensleeves.
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