Henry's Songbook

Although I am a highwayman I'm born of noble birth
Stole sovereigns of gold of gold, and rings and diamonds too
And the greatest treasure of them all, I took your heart from you

Stole horses from a tavern once, the soldiers drank within
Then sold them to the cavalry, ten guineas for my sins
I stole them from fine ladies, then waltzed with them next night
When they spoke about the Highwayman whose face was hid from sight

A duchess grand confided that she'd heard his voice before
Or who she didn't know, a stranger then from long ago
For years they've tried to capture me, a fox before the hounds
When my youthful bag of luck is spent, with you I'll go to ground

Though the gallows high defy me I shall return to thee
I shot Lord Wesley's guardsman, made the noose my destiny
But I'd rather go now in my prime than languish in old age
In some forgotten dungeon deep, a name upon a cage

Though Satan comes to take me to a place prepared for me
Look for me by moonlight, babe, I shall return to thee
On a moonlit night by silhouette and in the woods so deep
Look for me by moonlight, babe, my spirit shall not sleep

(as sung by Toss the Feathers)