In Amsterdam there lived a maid
Mark well what I do say
In Amsterdam there lived a maid
And she was mistress of her trade
I'll go no more a-
Chorus: A-
Since roving's been my ru-
I'll go no more a-
I took that fair maid for a walk
Mark well what I do say
I took that fair maid for a walk
And we had such a loving talk
I'll go no more a-
I put my arm around her waist
Mark well what I do say
I put my arm around her waist
So slim and trim and tightly laced
I'll go no more a-
I took that maid upon my knee
Mark well what I do say
I took that maid upon my knee
Said she, "Give over! Let me be!"
I'll go no more a-
Maid of Amsterdam
Traditional Sea Shanty -
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Nils Brown, Michiel Schrey, Sean Dagher
There are many versions of this song, dating from 1600
A ROVING