Traditional (English Ballad) - Madam I'm a Darlin' lyrics

[Verse 1] As I roved out through Chester City In the dark hour, late at night Who should I see but a fair young maiden Washing her clothes in the clear moonlight [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 2] First she washed, then she squeezed them Then she hung them out to dry Then she folded up her arms Saying, “Oh what a nice young girl am I.” [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 3] Going to the well for a pail of water Fetching it home for to make some tea She fell under and I fell over And all the game was above her knee [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 4] Madam I will tie your garter I will tie it above your knee If you like, I'll tie it up further 'Cause madam, I'm a darlin' a die row day [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 5] Have you ever heard of cups and saucers Rattling in an old tin can? Have you ever heard of a fair young maiden Married to an ugly, grey old man? [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 6] Blue it is a lovely color Until it gets the second dip That's the way with an old man courting You never know if you'll get the fit [Chorus] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day [Verse 7] Madam, you have gold and silver Madam, you have tracts of land Madam, you have ships on the ocean All you need is a fine young man [Outro] Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin', a die row dither-o Madam I'm a darlin', a die row day Madam I'm a darlin' Madam I'm a darlin' Madam I'm a darlin'