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-roving with you fair maid!
A roving, a roving
Since roving's been my ru-I-in
I'll go no more a roving
With you fair maid!

I asked this maid to take a walk
Mark well what I do say!
I asked this maid out for a walk
That we might have some private talk
I'll go no more a roving with you fair maid!
Then a great big dutchman rammed my bow
Mark well what I do say!
For a great big dutchman rammed my bow
And said "young man, dees ees meine frau! "
I'll go no more a roving with you fair maid!

Then take fair warning boys from me
Mark well what I do say!
So take fair warning boys from me
With other men's wives, don't make too free
I'll go no more a roving with you fair maid!