Johnny shall have a new bonnet,
—And Johnny shall go to the fair,
And Johnny shall have a blue ribbon
—To tie up his bonny brown hair.

And why may not I love Johnny,
—And why may not Johnny love me?
And why may not I love Johnny
—As well as another body?

And here's a leg for a stocking,
—And here's a foot for a shoe;
And he has a kiss for his daddy,
—And one for his mammy, too.

And why may not I love Johnny,
—And why may not Johnny love me?
And why may not I love Johnny,
—As well as another body?