Willem's Lament

Willem's Lament
Much like Moira's Ballad, Willem's Lament is another song used most often by musicians to wring some emotion from their audience, especially if the crowd seems to be getting out of hand. Slow tales of lost love can have a profound effect, especially when performed with conviction.

Lyrics
Alas, alas poor Willem

His heart is split in twain

He loved the fair maid Ella

For not to see again

He asked her hand in marriage

Politely she did decline

Said she, "I'm for another,

Though I'd rather you were mine."

Alas, alas poor Ella

Her heart is split in twain

For true she loved young Willem

And her tears fall now like rain.