Where have you been
My dear sweet Billy boy
Cause I've something to confess to you
And I don't know where you are?

Where have you been
My dear sweet Billy boy
Cause I hear young Nancy
Said you gonna make her your wife

And I'll die and I'll cry
If you don't come back and see me soon
And I'll die and I'll cry
If you don't come back and marry me too

Where have you been
My dear sweet Billy boy
Cause I've something to confess to you
And I don't know where you are?

My hair ain't fair
But my big heart is true
So won't you please come back and see me soon

And I'll die and I'll cry
If you don't come back and see me soon
Yes, I'll die and I'll cry
If you don't come back and marry me too