No Sir No

Pretty maid walking in the garden

Who she is I do not know

I'll go and court her for her beauty

She must answer yes or no

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no

Madam I have come a courting

Hoping your favour I shall gain

If you would kindly entertain me

Perhaps some day I shall call again

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no

My husband is a Spanish captain

Left me to mourn three weeks ago

The very last time that we kissed and parted

He told me to always answer No

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no

Stooping down to tie her garter

Just a little above her knee

If my hand should slip a little farther

Would that be any harm to theee

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no

So they lay all night together

Till the cocks begin to crow

Now the daylight is appearing

Open your arms and let me go

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no

There's one thing I have to ask you

That's before I let you go

Did you ever sleep more sweetly

Was you ever cuddled so

Oh dear oh no sir no

Still her answer to me was no