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Title
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I'm a stranger in this country
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Singer
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Flux, John
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
I'm a stranger in this country, from America I came,
There's no one who knows me, who can tell me by name;
I'm a stranger from America, I will tarry here for a while,
And ramble for my darling for many a long mile.
Verse 2
Some say I am rakish, some say I am wild,
Some say I am rakish, my friends to beguile;
But to prove myself loyal you shall go along with me,
I'll take you to America my darling to see.
Verse 3
Give my love to Polly, she's the girl I adore,
Likewise to my Susan, although she's quite poor;
Give my love to Bessie, she's my joy and delight,
I'll often think of her on many a cold and frosty night.
Verse 4
Now the moon shall be in darkness, and the stars give me light,
If ever I prove false to my own heart's delight;
In the middle of the ocean there shall grow a myrtle tree,
If ever I prove false to the girl that loves me.
Verse 5
Now we're bound for America, the ship she has set sail,
Kind heaven protect us with a prosperous gale!
And when we are landed we'll dance and we'll sing,
In a plentiful country, and sing, God save the King.
