Spanish Lady Lyrics

As I went out through Galway City
At the hour of 12 at night
Who should I see but a Spanish lady
Combing her hair by candlelight
First she tossed it then she brushed it
On her lap with a silver comb
In all my life I ne're did see
A maid so sweet since I did roam

Chant:
Ratty and ah too dum too dum too dum
Ratty and ah too dum too dum day
Ratty and ah too dum too dum too dum
Ratty and ah too dum too dum day

Lassie I have gold and silver
Your kind favour for to win
What would give me the greatest pleasure
If you never did call again
What would I do if I went a rovin'
Rovin' out in the morning dew
What would I do if I went a rovin'
Rovin' out with a lad like you

Chant

Did you ever see the grass in the morning
All bedecked with jewels rare
Did you ever see a handsome damsel
Diamonds sparkling in her hair
Did you ever see a copper kettle
Mended with an old tin can
Did you ever see a handsome damsel
Married off to an ugly man

Chant

I travelled north and travelled south
And across the ocean wide
I'll ne're forget the Spanish Lady
Oft I wished her for my bride
Old age has it's hand upon me
Cold as fire of ashy coals
In all my life I ne're did see
A maid so sweet about the soul

Chant(3x)