Firstpublished:2014 Description: Arrangement for tenor soloist and SATB choir with piano accompaniment.
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Original text and translations
English text
1 On yonder hill there stands a creature,
Who she is I do not know.
I'll go and court her for her beauty;
She must answer Yes or No.
O No John! No John! No John! No!
2 My father is a Spanish captain -
Went to sea a month ago,
First he kissed me, then he left me -
Bid me always answer No.
O No John! No John! No John! No!
3 O Madam, in your face is beauty,
On your lips red roses grow,
Will you take me for your lover?
Madam, answer Yes or No.
O No John! No John! No John! No!
4 O Madam, I will give you jewels,
I will make you rich and free;
I will give you silken dresses,
Madam, will you marry me?
O No John! No John! No John! No!
5 O Madam since you are so cruel,
And that you do scorn me so,
If I may not be your lover,
Madam, will you let me go?
O No John! No John! No John! No!
6 Then I will stay with you for ever
If you will not be unkind.
Madam, I have vowed to love you
Would you have me change my mind?
O No John! No John! No John! No!
7 O hark! I hear the church bells ringing,
Will you come to be my wife?
Or dear Madam, have you settled
To live single all your life?
O No John! No John! No John! No!