Music video by The Byrds performing John Riley (Audio). Originally released 1966. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Fair young maid all in her garden Strange young man, came riding by He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?" This then, sir, was her reply: Oh, no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee For I've a love who sails all on the sea. He's been gone for seven years Still no man shall marry me. What if he's died in some battle slain Or if he's drownded in the deep salt sea What if he's found some other love And he and his love both married be? And if he's found another love And he and his love both married be I'll wish them health and happiness Where they dwell all across the sea. He picked her up all in his arms Kisses gave her: One, two, three Said, weep no more, my own true love I am your long-lost John Riley!
Fair young maid all in her garden Strange young man, came riding by He said, "Fair maid, will you marry me?" This then, sir, was her reply: Oh, no, kind sir, I cannot marry thee For I've a love who sails all on the sea. He's been gone for seven years Still no man shall marry me. What if he's died in some battle slain Or if he's drownded in the deep salt sea What if he's found some other love And he and his love both married be? And if he's found another love And he and his love both married be I'll wish them health and happiness Where they dwell all across the sea. He picked her up all in his arms Kisses gave her: One, two, three Said, weep no more, my own true love I am your long-lost John Riley!
