John Riley
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AmFair young maid all Din a garAmden
AmStrange young man pasDserby Am
He said "Fair Cmaid will you marry Gme?"
This Bmanswer was her reAmply:
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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 me
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What if he's in some battle slain
Or if he's drowned in the deep salt sea
What if he's found another love
And he and his love both married be?
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Well if he's in some battle slain
I will die when the moon doth wane
And if he's drowned in the deep salt sea
I'll be true to his memory
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And 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 sea
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He picked her up all in his arms
Kisses gave her: One two three
Said weep no more my own true love
I am your long-lost John Riley!