Song for Chastelard

Though ye be never so fair a MayAs Queen Marie that is so sweet,I am so bounden in love's wayI may not go upon my feet.

Though ye be never so true a thingAs Saint Marie that is so clean,Yet I am so taken in your lovingI wis ye be the better queen.

Though I be never so good in faceAs Absalom that was callèd fair,Give me so much of your least graceAs I may kiss your neck and hair.

Though I be never so wise a kingAs Solomon that woned out south,Do so much for me, good sweeting,As I may kiss upon your mouth.