X:166
T:Molly and Johnny
R:song
D:Dervish: Playing with Fire
Z:id:hn-song-166
M:6/8
L:1/8
Q:3/8=120
K:Edor
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W:Said Johnny to Molly, "I am now going to leave you,
W:but do not be grieved at my going away,
W:for the more we are parted, we'll always be true-hearted,
W:and again I'll return in the sweet month of May."
W:
W:Said Molly to Johnny, "Oh I will mourn for you,
W:and I will be grieved at your going away,
W:for you know very well that your absence does grieve me.
W:I'm afraid you might die in a strange country.
W:
W:I'll dress myself up like a neat little sea boy.
W:Amidst all life's dangers I will stand your friend.
W:Through the winds that lie lofty, high winds are a-blowing,
W:my dear, I'll be with you to plow the rough main."
W:
W:"Your delicate fingers our ropes could not handle.
W:Your lily-white feet, love, our decks could not stand.
W:The cold nights of winter you ne'er could endure them,
W:so stay at home, darling, to the seas do not go."
W:
W:Her two little arms, round his neck she entwined them.
W:The clear crystal tears from her eyes down did flow.
W:And her lily-white hands on the decks she kept wringing,
W:crying, "Oh my beloved, will I ne'er see you more?"
W:
W:So come, all ye fair maids that's inclined to marry,
W:never place your affection too much on one man.
W:For first he will court you and then he'll deceive you.
W:He'll leave you as I was left to mourn when he's gone.