As I rode out to Galway City
At the hour of twelve at night
Who should I see but a handsome damsel
Combin' her hair by candlelight
Verse 2
Lassie I have gold and silver
Lassie I have houses and lands
Lassie I have ships on the ocean
They'll be all at your command
Chorus 1
Ratty atta to dum to dum to dum
Ratty atta to dum to dum day
Ratty atta to dum to dum to dum
Ratty atta to dum to dum day
Verse 3
So to me you came a courtin
My fine favor for to win
But would gi' me the greatest pleasure
If you never did call again
Verse 4
What would I do when I go a walkin'
Walkin' out in the mornin dew
What would I do when I go a walkin'
Walkin out wi' a lad like you
Verse 5
Lassie I have gold and silver
Lassie I have houses and lands
Lassie I have ships on the ocean
They'll be all at your command
Verse 6
What do I care for your ships on the ocean
What do I care for your houses and lands
What do I care for your gold and silver
All I want is a handsome man
Verse 7
Did you ever see the grass in the mornin'
All bedecked wi' jewels a rare
Ever see a handsome lassie
Diamonds sparklin in her hair
Verse 8
Ever see a copper kettle
Mended wi' an old tin can
Ever see a handsome lassie
Married off to an ugly man