[Verse 1: John]
On yonder hill there stands a creature
Who she is I do not know
I'll go and court her for her beauty
She must answer yes or no

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no

[Verse 2: Woman]
My father was a Spanish captain
Went to sea a month ago
First he kissed me then he left me
Bid me always answer no

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no

[Verse 3: John]
Madam, in your face is beauty
On your lips red roses grow
Will you take me for your lover?
Madam, answer yes or no

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no
[Verse 4: John]
Madam, I will give you jewels
I will make you rich and free
I will buy you silk and dresses
Madam, will you marry me?

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no

[Verse 5: John]
Madam, since you are so cruel
And that you do scorn me so
If I may not be your lover
Madam, will you let me go?

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no

[Verse 6: John]
Then I will stay with you forever
If you will not be unkind
Madam, I have vowed to love you
Would you have me change my mind?

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no
[Verse 7: John]
Hark, I hear the church bells ringing
Will you come and be my wife?
Or, dear madam, have you settled
To live single all your life?

[Woman Chorus]
Oh, no John, no John, no John, no