As I Went Out One Morning

As I went out one morning

To breathe the air around Tome Paine's

I spied the fairest damsel

That ever did walk in chainsI offered her my hand

She took me by the arm

I knew that very instant

She meant to do me harmDepart from me this moment

I told her with my voice

She said but I don't wish to

Said I but you've got no choiceI beg you sir, she pleaded

From the corner of her mouth

I will secretly accept you

And together we'll fly southJust then Tom Paine himself

Came runnin' across the field

Shouting at this lovely girl

And commanding her to yieldAnd as she was letting go her grip

Up Tom Paine did run

I'm sorry sir, he said to me

I'm sorry for what she's done