Oh No, John! (2024 Remastered Version)

On yonder hill there stands a creature

Who she is I do not know

I'll go and court her for her beauty

She must answer yes or no

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no

My father was a Spanish captain

Went to sea a month ago

First he kissed me, then he left me

Bid me always answer no

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no

Madam, in your face is beauty

On your lips red roses grow

Will you take me for your lover?

Madam, answer yes or no

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no

Madam, I will give you jewels

I will make you rich and free

I will buy you silken dresses

Madam, will you marry me?

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no

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

Then I will stay with you forever

If you will not be unkind

Madam, I have vowed to love you

Would you have me change my mind?

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no

Hark, I hear the church bells ringing

Will you come and be my wife?

Or, dear madam, have you settled

To live single all your life?

Oh no, John, no, John, no, John, no