Oh No John

On yonder hill there stands a creature
Who she is I do not know
I will court her for her beauty
She must answer yes or no
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam I am come for to court you
If your favor I can gain
If you will but entertain me
Perhaps then I might come again
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

My husband was a Spanish captain
Went to sea a month ago
The very last time we kissed and parted
Bid me always answer no
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam in your face is beauty
In your bosom flowers grow
In your bedroom there is pleasure
Shall I view it, yes or no
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Oh madam since you are so cruel
And that you do scorn me so
If I may not be your lover
Madam will you let me go?
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam shall I tie your garter
Tie it a little above the knee
If my hand should slip a little farther
Would you think it amiss of me
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

My love and I went to bed together
There we lay till cocks did crow;
Unclose your arms my dearest jewel
Unclose your arms and let me go
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!