Lady Viridis Solari 1999
My Johnny is a bonny boy
And he's just right for me
For he spends near to most the year
Upon the deep blue sea
Some might say my love's not true
For I ne'er bide alone
But I must keep my hearth afire
'Til my Johnny's home.
My Davey is a brave boy
And he's just right for me
He poaches each and every night
And brings his meat to me
Some might say he doth trespass
On the grounds of another man
But he keeps my pouch good and full
Until my Johnny can.
My Charlie is a darlin' lad
And he's just right for me
He brews a rich and creamy ale
And fills my cask for me
Some might say I should stay away
From this lad's heady brew
I keep his ale-pole polished bright
'Til Johnny can come too.
My Eddy is a steady man
And he's just right for me
Bakes his bread 'til afternoon
Then brings his loaf to me
Some might say his loaf should rise
In another lady's hand
But he keeps my oven nice and warm
Until my Johnny lands.
My Michael is a likely lad
And he's just right for me
For he keeps his cows all day long
And brings his cream to me
Some might say my inconstant heart
Is prey to another's charms
But I just milk him for all he's worth
'Til Johnny's in my arms.
For Johnny is my own true love
As all can plainly see
He always dines on meat and ale
Has bread and cream for tea
I know he docks in many ports
When he sails far from me
Let him leave his bearded clams in foreign lands
Then it's happy we shall be!
Performer(s) Viridis Alitea Solari
