Fair young maid all in a garden
Strange young man, passerby
He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?"
This then, sir, was her reply:Oh, no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee
For I've a love who sails all on the sea.
He's been gone for seven years
Still no man shall marry meWhat if he's in some battle slain
Or drowned (sic) in the deep salt sea
What if he's found another love
And he and his love both married be?Well, if he's in some battle slain
I will go and mourn all on his grave
And if he's drowned in the deep salt sea
I'll be true to his memoryAnd if he's found another love
And he and his love both married be
I'll wish them health and happiness
Where they dwell across the seaHe picked her up all in his arms
Kisses gave her, One, two, three
Said, Here am I, my own true love
I am your long-lost John Riley!
Songwriters
COLLINS, JUDY / DP,Published by
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY