The Maid Of Amsterdam (Traditional) Performer(s): Paul Clayton
In Amsterdam there lived a maid Mark you well what I say! In Amsterdam there lives a maid And this fair maid my trust betrayed
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
Her eyes are like two stars so bright Mark you well what I say Her eyes are like two stars so bright Her face is fair, her step is light
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
I asked this fair maid to take a walk Mark well what I do say I asked this maid out for a walk That we might have some private talk
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
Then I took this fair maid's lily white hand Mark well what I do say I took this fair maid's lily white hand In mine as we walked along the strand
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
Then I put my arm around her waist Mark well what I do say! For I put my arm around her waist And from her lips snatched a kiss in haste!
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
Then a great big Dutchman rammed my bow Mark well what I do say For a great big Dutchman rammed my bow And said, "Young man, dis bin mein vrow!"
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
Then take warning boys, from me Mark well what I do say! So take a warning, boys, from me With other men's wives don't make too free
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
For if you do you will surely rue Mark well what I do say! For if you do you will surely rue Your act, and find my words come true
I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid A roving, A roving, since roving's been my ru-i-in I'll go no more a roving, with you fair maid
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