Paul Robeson — Oh No John

[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