Here's another version, I learned from Ian Robb. The tune is in a minor key which doesn't seem to fit the humourous nature of the song.


Fair maid walkin' in her garden,
But her name I do not know--
I'll go and court her for my pleasure
Will she answer 'yes' or 'no'?

CHORUS: Oh, sir, oh no, sir no--
Still her answer to me was no.

Madam, in your face is beauty,
On your breast, there flowers grow.
In your bedroom, there is pleasure--
Will I view it, yes or no?

CHORUS:

My husband is a Spanish Captain;
Went to sea a month ago.
First he kissed me, then he left me--
Bid me always answer no.

CHORUS:

Madam, shall I tie your garter,
Tie it just above your knee?--
Should my hand, it slip a little higher,
Would you think it amiss of me?

CHORUS:

Madam and I, we slept together,
Slept until the cocks did crow--
"Open your arms, my dearest jewel--
Open your arms and let me go!"

CHORUS: