EmAs I went ouDt one morningEm, to breDath Emthe air around Tom Payne
I sEmpied the faireDst damselEm, that eveDr dEmid walk in chains
I ofGfered her Bmmy hand, sEmhe took Dme Emby the arm
I kEmnew that veDry instantEm, that sDhe Emmeant to do me harm


Depart from me this moment, I told her with my voice
Said she, but I don't wish to, said I, but you have no choice
I beg you sir, she pleaded, from the corners of her mouth
I will secretly accept you, and together we'll fly south

Just then old Tom Payne himself came running from across a field
Shouting at this lovely girl, and commanding her to yield
And as she was letting go her grip, up Tom Payne did run
I'm sorry sir, he said to me, I'm sorry for what she's done