Sorry the day I was married and sorry the day I was wed And it's oh if I only had tarried when I to the altar was led Young William sure there's no pleasing for let women do what they can It's always your heart they'll be teasing for that is the way of a man When I was a young lass I was bonny, had silks and bright jewels to wear And red were my cheeks like a berry and me heart it was free from all care Silks now I have none for me wearing me jewels have all gone away And surely this life there's no bearing I'm as pale as a primrose today Think pretty maids ere you marry Stand fast by your sweet liberty And as long as you can you must tarry and not be lamenting like me Sorry the day I was married and sorry the day I was wed And it's oh if I only had tarried when I to the altar was led