English poem
Easy John
by Anonymous
I AM a blade both free and easy, Not a vulgar country clown; I will do my best to please ye, And my name is easy John. Let the world go as it will I am free and easy still. Free and easy, Free and easy, I am free and easy still.
Ladies view my person over, If my lesson right I con; Search Newcastle, London, Dover, You'll not find an easier John.
Now a lady I could fancy, Aye, but could she fancy me; I would marry lovely Nancy, She's so easy and so free.
Gentlemen a brother greets ye, Happy may you ever be; And whene'er a brother meets you, May you easy be and free.
Worthy friends, this blest occasion Fills my panting heart with glee; To possess your approbation, Makes me happy, easy, free. Let the world, &c.