Ye rambling boys of pleasure,
give ear unto these lines I write,
It is true that I am a rover,
and in roving I take great delight.
I cast my mind on a handsome girl
and often times she did me slight.
But my mind was never easy
only when my true love was here by my side.

Down by yon flowery gardens
Where me and my true love do meet
I took her in my arms
And to her gave kisses sweet
She bade me take love easy
Just as the leaves fall from the tree
But I being young and foolish
With my true love could not agree.

And I wish I was in Amareky
And my true love along with me
Money to support us
To keep us in good company
Liquor to be plenty
A flowing glass on every side
Hard fortune  never could daunt me
For I am young and the world is wide.