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It was down in the lowlands pretty Polly did dwell,
In every degree like a man she dressed so well,
Went to her father's stable and she viewed the 'orses 'round,
Till at length she found one that could travel 'bove the ground.
With a pair of bright pistols and a broadsword by her side,
On her father's great stallion like a man she did ride;
She rode until she came to a part of London town,
When at length was held up by the sound of a drum.
The first man she met was a young Irish lord,
The next it was the captain Polly Oliver adored,
She says, "I have a letter here from Polly your friend,
And in under the sealing there's a guinea to be found,
Oh that you and your ship's company drink Polly's health around."
Her health it can't be drunk by one or by two,
But her health it must be drunk by the joyful ship's crew;
For the first flowing glass it went around in their hands,
Saying, "Drink a health to Polly Oliver, she's now on dry land!"
Well "Jack" he felt drowsy and he hung down his head,
And called for a candle to light himself to bed.
When up speaks our captain, "There's a bed all at your ease,
You can lie all night beside me, young man, if you please."
"To lie with the captain it is a dangerous thing,
For since he is enlisted to fight for his king;
To fight for his king oh on sea and on land,
Oh but since you are the captain I will be at your command."
'Twas early next morning pretty Polly arose,
And dressing herself in her own suit of clothes;
While coming down stairs from her bedroom up above,
Singing, "Here comes Polly Oliver, oh the captain's true love!"
The captain he smiled and he laughed at the fun,
And greatly recommended her for what she had done.
"If I did not please you last night, love, the fault it is not mine,
I'm in hopes to please you better, love, so now is the time."
This couple got married and they lived at their ease,
Goes out when they likes and comes in when they please.
She leaves her old parents in sorrow to mourn,
Who'd give thousands and millions oh for Polly's return.
