Johnny Lovely Johnny

Source: Where The Linnets Sings (2026)

Location: Track 11

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Oh Johnny, lovely Johnny do you mind the day

You came to my window to steal me away.

You promised to marry me above all female kind,

Tell me now lovely Johnny what has altered your mind?

The first place that we courted sure it is well that I own

‘Twas in my father’s garden in the Co. Tyrone.

With my white apron round me shielding us from the wind.

Oh Johnny, lovely Johnny what has altered your mind?

Oh Annie, lovely Annie, it was all but a jest.

For I never intended for to make you my best.

I never intended for to make you my wife.

Oh Annie, lovely Annie, all the days of my life.

Then a bunch of blue ribbons, I’ll tie up and wear.

And a wreath of forget-me-nots, I’ll twine round my hair.

And it ever he returns, I’ll crown him with joy.

And I’ll kiss the lips of my wee Johnny boy.

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