1.

There was a sea captain lately come to shore,
His ragged apparel like one that was poor.

2.

" What news, what news, dear Johnny, what news have you brought to me? "
" It's bad news, madam, I have brought to thee.

3.

" Our ship had a broken voyage and all was lost, " said he:
" And all the rest of our merry men got drownded at sea.

4.

" Call down your daughter Polly, and set her down by me;
We'll drink and drown all sorrow, and married we will be. "

5.

" My daughter Polly's busy and cannot come to thee,
And neither can I trust you for one bowl or three. "

6.

Then poor Johnny smiled and hung down his head.
" Go light the candle and show me the bed. "

7.

" My green beds are all full and have been this week,
And therefore poor Johnny his lodging may seek. "

8.

" Pray, tell me what I owe you, and that I will pay;
Pray, tell me what I owe you, and without delay. "

9.

" Here's fifty of the new score and something of the old. "
Then poor Johnny pulled out both hands full of gold.

10.

When the old hag saw the money, then she began to rue;
Said, " Come back, dear Johnny, I have not done with you.

11.

" If you were in earnest, I was only in a jest;
Upon my reputation I love you the best.

12.

" For my green beds are all empty and have been for a week,
For you and my daughter Polly to take a pleasant sleep. "

13.

" No, I won't lie in your green beds, I'd rather lie in the street;
For when I had no money, out of doors I was kicked.

14.

" Now I've got money plenty, I'll make the tavern roar;
With ale and beer and brandy I'll drink about galore. "