Classic Poem

1.

Black Jack Davie came riding thru the plain;
He sang so loud and clearly
He made the green woods around him ring
To charm the heart of a lady,
To charm the heart of a lady.

2.

" How old are you, my pretty little Miss?
How old are you, my honey? "
She made him an answer, with a hug and a kiss,
" I'll be sixteen next Sunday,
I'll be sixteen next Sunday. "

3.

" Will you go with me, my pretty little Miss?
Will you go with me, my honey?
I'll swear by the sword that hangs by my side
You never shall want for money,
You never shall want for money. "

4.

She took off her high-heeled shoes,
All made of Spanish leather.
She put on her low-heeled shoes,
And they rode off together,
And they rode off together.

5.

The landlord he came home at night
Inquiring for his lady.
The chambermaid made this reply,
" She's gone with Black Jack Davie,
She's gone with Black Jack Davie. "

6.

" Go bridle and saddle my little yellow mare;
The grey one's not so speedy.
I've rode all day, and I'll ride all night
So that I'll overtake my lady,
So that I'll overtake my lady. "

7.

He rode till he came to the dark blue sea;
It looked so dark and dreary,
And there he spied his own, dear bride
By the side of Black Jack Davie,
By the side of Black Jack Davie.

8.

" Will you forsake your house and home?
Will you forsake your baby?
Will you forsake your own married love,
And go with Black Jack Davie?
And go with Black Jack Davie? "

9.

She took off her blue gloves,
All made of Spanish leather.
She bade him farewell with her lily white hand,
She said farewell forever,
She said farewell forever.