Tell me one thing, tell me truly,
Tell me why you scorn me so?
Tell me why when asked a question
You will always answer, "No"?

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No, sir, no, sir, no, sir, no;
No, sir, no, sir, no, sir, no.

My father was a Spanish merchant
And before he went to sea,
He told me to be sure and answer
To all you said to me.

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If when walking in the garden,
Plucking flowers all wet with dew,
Will you be offended if I
Have a walk and talk with you?

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If when walking in the garden,
I should ask you to be mine,
And should tell you that I love you,
Would you then my heart decline?

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