The version I had was:-
I never robbed any poor man yet,
Nor any tradesman caused I to fret
But I robbed lords and their ladies bright
And carried their gold home to my heart's delight.

This is the usual bandit cop out! Louis Armstrong had it right:-

Robin Hood he robbed the rich, but I think you ought to know,
He only robbed the rich 'cos the poor folk got no dough!
Well they don't teach that in school!

FC