John Riley Lyrics

A fair young maid was in her garden

Strange young man came riding by

He said fair maid, will you marry me?

And this answer was her reply



Oh no kind sir I cannot marry thee

For I've a love and he sails the sea

And though he?s been gone for seven years

Still he will return to me



Well, what if he?s in some battle slain

Or if he?s been drowned in the deep salt sea

Or if he?s found another love

And he and his love both married be



If he?s in some battle slain

Then I shall die when the moon doth wane

And if he?s drowned in the deep salt sea

Still I'm true to his memory



And if he?s found another love

And he and his love both married be

I wish them health and happiness

Where they live across the sea



He picked her up in his arms so strong

And kisses he gave her one two three

Said weep no more my own true love

I am your long lost John Riley



Said weep no more my own true love

I am your long lost John Riley