Classic Poem

Oh very early all in the spring
I went on board for to serve the king,
Leaving my dearest dear behind,
She oft-times told me her heart was mine.

Oh then I hugged her all in my arms,
I thought I got ten thousand charms,
For promise vows and kisses sweet
Promised to marry next time we meet.

Oh when I was sailing all on the raging seas
Taking of all opportunities,
Sending of letters to my dearest dear,
But one from her could not I hear.

Oh then I returned back to old England,
I went unto her father's house.
Her father axed me oh what I mean.
‘My daughter married long time has been.’

So cursed be all gold and silver too
And all false women that don't prove true.
I'd sooner be where the bullets fly
Than be in a false woman's company.