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Title
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Johnny the ploughman
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Singer
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Unknown
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
Young Johnny the ploughman, so jolly and gay,
Went whistling and smiling along the highway,
Till he met blacked Susan, with her mantle of red,
The rose on her cheek, and the pail on her head.
Verse 2
'Good morning, fair maiden, it's all in good time,
I've one question to ask you, I hope it's no crime,
That's if you will go with me to yonder fair,
I will give you a ribbon to roll in your hair.'
Verse 3
The maid was uneasy and unwilling to go,
'I want no young man's fairings, I'll have you to know,
So don't follow nor tease me, whoever you are,
For I want no young man's ribbons to roll in my hair.'
Verse 4
Then they walked till they came to a shady green grove,
Where no voices they heard but the small birds above,
Then he kissed her sweet lips before she was aware,
And gave her a ribbon to roll in her hair.
Verse 5
When maids are a-loving betime they begin,
They do all they can for to please a young man,
So be kind and good hearted, whoever you are,
And you'll never want ribbons to roll in your hair.
