Rosemary Lane Lyrics - Singles - Espers

When I was in service in Rosemary Lane 

I won the good will of my master Amberdine 

Until a young sailor came there to stay 

And that was the beginning of my misery 

He called for a candle to light him to bed 

Aand likewise a silk hankerchief to tie up his hair 

To tie up his hair as sailors will do, 

"And third my pretty Polly, will you come too?" 

Now this may seem young and foolish, she thought it no harm 

To lie on the bed to keep herself warm 

And what was done there, I shall never disclose 

But I wish that short night had been seven long years 

So early next morning this sailor arose 

And into my pockets 3 guineas did throw 

Saying"Tthis I will give and more I will do 

If you'll be my Polly wherever I go" 

Now if it's a boy, he'll fight for the King 

And if it's a girl she'll wear a gold ring 

She'll wear a gold ring and a dress all aflame 

And remember my service in Rosemary Lane 

When I was in service in Rosemary Lane 

I won the good will of my master Amberdine 

Until a young sailor came there to stay 

And that was the beginning of my misery