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Oh No John

from Without a Chaperone by Reesha Dyer

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A very famous folk song, I sing a mash up of the gentrified, Cecil Sharp collection version, and the original bawdy street ballad.

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On yonder hill there stands a creature, 
Who she is I do not know
I will court her for her beauty,
She must answer yes or no
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam I am come for to court you,
If your favor I can gain
If you will but entertain me, 
Perhaps then I might come again
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

My husband was a Spanish captain,
Went to sea a month ago
The very last time we kissed and parted,
Bid me always answer no.
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam in your face is beauty,
In your bosom flowers grow
In your bedroom there is pleasure,
Shall I view it, yes or no
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Oh 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?
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

Madam shall I tie your garter,
Tie it a little above the knee
If my hand should slip a little farther,
Would you think it amiss of me
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

My love and I went to bed together,
There we lay till cocks did crow;
Unclose your arms my dearest jewel,
Unclose your arms and let me go
Oh no John, No John, No John, No!

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from Without a Chaperone, released March 7, 2015

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Reesha Dyer London, UK

Hello! I'm Reesha, I sing songs and accompany them on the guitar with dubious proficiency. Some of them are funny, some of them are depressing. It's a magical mood lottery!

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