Collected by M.C. Parler Transcribed by Bessie Atchley
No, Sir
Boy sings:
Toll me one thing, tall me truly, Tell me why you scorn me so,
Tell me why when asked a question, You will always answer, "No."
Chorus:
No, sir. No, Sir, No, sir. N O- o-o-o-o, Sir.
No,sir. No, Sir, Ho, sir. No.
Girl Sings:
My father was a Spanish merchant And before he went to sea
He told me to be sure and answer
"No", to all you said to me.
Chorus:
Boy sings:
If while walking in the garden Plucking flowers all wet with dew Tell as would you be offended,
If I walk and talk with you?
Girl sings:
Chorus:
Boy sings:
If while walking in the garden I should ask you to be mine And should tell you that I love you Would you then my heart decline?
Girl sings:
Chorus:
Sung by Bessie Atchley Green Forest, Arkansas July 7, 1960
Reel 388, Item 3
Ozark Folksong Collection
