English poem
Oh, Come Away
by Anonymous
Oh, come away, Come, my soldier bonny; I am smart and gay, But for handsome Johnny.
Ensign, pretty doll, Crimson sash so wrapt in; Minces, "charming Poll, Can you love a Captain?" Oh, come away, &c.
To his fine marque, At the camp last summer, He sent for me to tea, By the little drummer. Oh, come away, &c.
As I cross parade, Officers stand blinking; Under each cockade, Sly, an eye cocks winking. Oh, come away, &c.
Johnny steps in time, Sweetly play the hautboys; Hearts all merry chime, March and beat the foe, boys, Oh, come away, &c.