Mokky Bawn

You lads and lasses all around, give ear unto my song
And if you pay attention, I won't delay you long
It's up a pretty fair maiden I do adore 
And I'd style her the Phoenix, or the Maid of Ballymore

Now the first time that I saw this maid to tell you the truth
I being young and airy in the bloom of my youth
Her beauty so enticed me and wounded me sore
That I dreamt all night on the maid of Ballymore

'Twas early in the morning just at the break of day
It being for recreation I happened for to stray
And as I was passing a sweet pearling stream
I was suddenly oppressed by the same sweet Eris dame

Good morning, my pretty maid, my joy and heart's delight
Since you have enticed me by your beauty bright
And if you won't release me and that speedily
Why I'm sure a sudden death will be made, a chroi

Mokky Bawn do not say so, pray do not say so
As for an answer to my parents you must go
And if they will consent love that I'm to be your bride
Why, I'll marry you tomorrow what ever will betide

Mokky Bawn he was overjoyed at hearing the good news
To make him go the quicker he tied on his shoes
He went straight to her mama, and the bargain was soon done
Mokky Bawn you are welcome this day to be my son

Mokky Bawn he is married now and lives at his ease
He goes when he wishes and comes when he please
And a happier young couple were never saw before
Than young Mokky Bawn and the Maid of Ballymore