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He scorned to weep, he scorned to sigh, Heigho! the Wind and Rain; But like a true knight he could die— Ah, well-a-day! life's vain.

The banner which that brave knight bore, Heigho! the Wind and Rain; Had scrolled on it "Faith Evermore," Ah, well-a-day! again.

That banner led the Christian van, Heigho! the Wind and Rain; Against Seljuck and Turcoman, Ah, well-a-day! bright train.

The fight was o'er, the day was done, Heigho! the Wind and Rain; But lacking was that loyal one— Ah, well-a-day! sad pain.

They found him on the battle-field, Heigho! the Wind and Rain; With broken sword and cloven shield, A well-a-day! in twain.