[00:04.79]It was on a fine summer's morning[00:10.91]When the birds sweetly tuned on each bough[00:17.66]I heard a fair maid sing most charming[00:24.22]As she sat a'milking her cow;[00:30.72]Her voice so enchanting, melodious[00:37.14]It left me scarce unable to go[00:44.01]My heart it is soothed in solice[00:50.57]My cailín deas crúite na mbó.[00:57.24]With courtesy, I did salute her[01:03.67]"Good morrow, most young, noble maid[01:10.11]I am your captive slave for the future."[01:16.73]"Kind sir, do not banter," she said[01:23.29]"I'm not such a rare precious jewel[01:29.73]That I should enamour you so[01:36.23]I am just a plain country girl,"[01:42.46]Says cailín deas crúite na mbó.[01:49.02]"I'll beg you'll withdraw and don't tease me[01:55.46]I cannot consent unto thee[02:01.83]I like to live single and airy[02:08.14]Till more of the world I do see[02:14.76]New cares they would me embarrass[02:21.14]Besides, sir, my fortune is low[02:28.45]Until I get rich I'll not marry,"[02:33.82]Says cailín deas crúite na mbó.[03:23.93]"A young maid is like a ship sailing[03:30.62]There's no knowing how long she may steer[03:37.93]For with every blast she's in danger[03:44.68]Oh, consent love and banish all care[03:51.68]For riches I care not a farthing[03:58.12]Your affection I want and no more[04:05.05]In comfort I'd wish to enjoy you[04:11.43]My cailín deas crúite na mbó."