Oh, No John

By: Traditional

Verse 1

On yonder hill there stands a maiden Who she is I do not know; I shall court her, for her beauty, She must answer yes or no,

Chorus 1

Oh, Oh, no John, No John, No John, No.

Verse 2

Madam, on thy face is beauty On thy lips wild roses grow, Madam, I would be thy lover, Madam, answer yes or no,

Verse 3

Madam, on thy face is beauty, At thy bosom lilies grow, In your bedroom there is pleasure, Shall I view it? Yes or no.

Verse 4

Madam, I will give you jewels I will make you rich and free; I will give you silk and satins Madam, if you lie with me.

Verse 5

My husband is a Spanish captain, Went to sea a month ago. First he kissed me, then he left me, Bade me always answer "No!"

Verse 6

Madam, may I tie your garter Just an inch above your knee? If my hand should slip a little farther, Would you think it ill of me?

Verse 7

My love and I went to bed together, There we lay till the cocks did crow; Open your arms my dearest darling, Open your arms and let me go.