Hi, Here's a version of Spanish Lady IV (name is used only) from: Wehman's Universal Songster Volume 39. Published in NY about 1893. The last stanza is from "The Johnson Boys." THE SPANISH LADY. Yonder sits a Spanish lady, Who she is I do not know; I'll go court her for her beauty, Let her answer be yea or no. Chorus. Nedy um a do to dod dum da, Nedy um a do to du dum da. Madam, I have come a-courting, Though your name I do not know; I will court you for your beauty, Let your answer be yes or no.- Chorus. Sir, if you have come a-courting Some kind pleasure for to win, I will kindly entertain you If you will never come again.- Chorus. Madam, I have gold and silver, Madam, I have house and land; Madam, I have a world of treasure, All to be at your command.- Chorus. What care I for your gold and silver, What care I for your house and land; What care I for your world of treasure, All I want is a handsome man.- Chorus. Blue is a pretty color When it gets a second dip, Young men when they go a-courting Very often get the slip.- Chorus. Ripest apples soonest rotten, Hottest love soonest cold; Young men's vows are soon forgotten, Pray, pretty maids, don't be so bold.- Chorus Iowa boys are the boys of honor, To court pretty maids they're not afraid. Hug them, kiss them, call them honey; That's the way, boys; don't be afraid. -Chorus. * * * * Richie
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