Ernest Stoneman and Hattie Stoneman — The Spanish Merchants Daughter

Father was a Spanish Merchant And before he went to sea Made me promise to say "no sir" To all you say to me No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! I know your father was against me Should he not return from sea And they say you have no mother Would you then say no to me? No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! Yes, I know I have no mother Should father not return from sea Then you see I have a brother Who would take good care of me No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! If we were walking in the garden Plucking roses wet with dew Would you be in any way offended If I walked and talked with you? No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! I know the world is very cruel If you have no one to care But I always will say "no sir!" Until from father I do hear No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! As we tarry in the garden And I linger by your side Would you tell me I must leave you And refuse to be my bride? No sir, no sir, no sir, no sir! No sir, no sir, no sir, no no!