When first to this country I came as a stranger
I placed my affection on a maid that was young.
She being young and tender, her waist small and slender
Kind affection has made her to be my overthrow.

On the banks of Bann Water where I first beheld her
She appeared like a goddess or some Grecian queen
Her eyes shone like diamonds and her hair bright and golden
Her cheeks like two roses at like blood drops on snow.

Good people, pay attention to what I here mention
The thoughts of my darling still run in my mind
Yet while death is pursuing, she's the cause of my ruin
To the grave,I'll submit live, no rest could I find.

'Twas her cruel parents I must blame for these events
Because I was poor and of a low degree
But I'll do my endeavour for to gain my love's favour
Although she is come of a rich family.

Had I all the riches that's in the West Indies
Or had I all the money that's in the Queen's throne
I'd give them as a pearl unto my brown girl
For there's no other one in this world I adore.

And now I have gained her in contented forever
I'll put rings on her fingers and gold in her ears.
And we'll live by the banks of the lovely Bann river
And with all sorts of splendour I will crown her my dear.

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