As I waltz over Salisbury PlainOh, there I met a scanty young bladeHe kissed me and enticed me soTill along with him I was forced for to goWe came unto a public house at lastAnd there for man and wife we did passOh, there I met a scanty young bladeHe called for ale and wine and strong beerTill at length we both to bed we were thereUnjess yourself, my darling, says heUnjess yourself and come to bed with meOh, yeahOh, yeahI promise that I won't dance this yearIf you'll keep all those flash girls awayThose flash girls you need not fearFor you'll be safe, God, and my dearI maintain you have some laymenI maintain you have some gayFor I'll go robbing on the King's HighwayFor I'll go robbing on the King's HighwayFor I'll take the stock straightEarly next morningMy love for you roseAnd so nimblyHe put on his clothesAnd straight to the highwayHe set sailAnd there he brought theCopses on the mailOh it's now my loveThe new gate's jamming liesExpecting every momentTo dieThe Lord have mercyOn his poor soulFor I think I hearThe death bellOn the tone