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
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
Oh no John no John no John no
verse 3
Madam on thy face is beauty
At thy bosom lilies grow
In your bower there is pleasure
Shall I view it yes or no
Oh no John no John no John no
verse 4
Madam I will give you jewels
I will make you rich and free
I will give you silks and satins
Madam if you lie with me
Oh no John no John no John no
Verse 5
My husband is a Spanish captain
He went to sea a month ago
First he kissed me then he left me
Bade me always answer no
Oh no John no John no John 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?
Oh no John no John no John no
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
Oh no John no John no John no