In Amsterdam there lived
a maid,
Mark well what I do say
In Am sterdam there lived a maid,
and she was mistress of her trade
I'll go no more a -rovin'
with you, fair maid
A -rovin', a -rovin',
since rovin's been my ru in
I'll go no more a -rovin' with you,
fair maid
Her eyes are like two stars so bright
Mark well what I do say
Her eyes are like two stars so bright
Her face is fair, her step is light
I'll go no more a -rovin'
with you, fair maid
A -rovin', a -rovin',
since rovin's been my rule
I'll go no more a -rovin' with you,
fair maid
Her cheeks are like the rosebuds red,
Mark well what I do say
Her cheeks are like the rosebuds red,
There's a wealth of hair upon her head
I'll go no more a -roving with you,
fair maid
A -roving, a -roving,
since roving's been my roo -bye
And I'll go no more a -roving with you,
fair maid
I took this maiden for a walk,
Mark well what I do say
I took this maiden for a walk,
And sweet and loving was our talk,
I'll go no more a -rovin' with you,
fair maid
A -rovin', a -rovin',
since rovin's been my rule, I am
I'll go no more a -rovin'
with you, fair maid
A -rovin', a -rovin',
since rovin's been my real high
And I'll go no more a -rovin' with you,
fair maid