Such memories for me. I sung this song many times in the seventies but cannot remember who wrote it or whose version I sung...but I can remember exactly the words so I might just start singing it again.
These are the lyrics I used.

When I was in service in Rosemary Lane,
I won the goodwill of my master and the dame.
Till a sailor came there one night for to lay,
And that was the beginning of my misery.

He called for a candle to light him to bed,
Likewise a silk handkerchief to tie up his head.
To tie up his head as a sailor will do,
And I said "My pretty Polly will you come too"?

Now this maid being young and foolish,she did think it no harm,
For to lie into bed to keep herself warm.
And what was done there I will never disclose,
But I wish that short night had been seven long years.

Now if 'tis a boy he will fight for the king,
And if 'tis a girl she will wear a gold ring.
She will wear a gold ring and a dress all aflame,
In memory of my service in Rosemary Lane.

I sung this to the tune of "She moved through the Fair"

Best wishes, Mike.