John Riley Lyrics - Joan Baez - Joan Baez

Fair young maid all in a garden 

Stange young man, passerby 

He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?" 

This then, sir, was her reply: 

Oh, no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee 

For I've a love who sails all on the sea. 

He's been gone for seven years 

Still no man shall marry me 

What if he's in some battle slain 

Or drownded (sic) in the deep salt sea 

What if he's found another love 

And he and his love both married be? 

Related 

15 Huge Stars Who Were Backup Singers First 

Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody video hits 1 billion views on YouTube 

NEW SONG: Blink-182 - 'Happy Days' Lyrics 

Well, if he's in some battle slain 

I will go and mourn all on his grave 

And if he's drowned in the deep salt sea 

I'll be true to his memory 

And if he's found another love 

And he and his love both married be 

I'll wish them health and happiness 

Where they dwell across the sea 

Photos 

He picked her up all in his arms 

Kisses gave her: One, two, three 

Said, Here am I, my own true love 

I am your long-lost John Riley!