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There were two sisters, Jane and Mary Ann,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
They were both in love with the same young man,
Down by the bonny busk of London.
The oldest one said to the youngest one day,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
"Let's go see our father's ship sail away."
Down by the bonny busk of London.
So they both went out so light and gay,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
To go see their father's ship sail away.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
The youngest one put her foot upon a stone,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
The oldest one, she shoved her in.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
Their lover, with his gentle hand,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
He brought the lady on dry land.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
He kissed her face, he kissed her hair,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
He kissed her lips so red and fair.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
He said, "My dear, 'tis you I love,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
More than the riches in heav'n above."
Down by the bonny busk of London.
She said, "Your riches great may be,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
But all I do crave is your fair body."
Down by the bonny busk of London.
He's mounted her on his milk-white steed,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
And away to his castle with all speed.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
He's dressed her up in silk so gay,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
All married to be that very day.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
You could not see her beautiful face,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
For it was covered all over with lace.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
You could not see her beautiful hair,
I went a-gay and a-gandy.
For the lumps of gold were lying there.
Down by the bonny busk of London.
