Lyrics:

Oh, I loved a lass, and I loved her so well
That I hated all others for her that spoke ill
But this she rewarded me well for my love
She's a-gone to be wed to another

When I saw her, my love, to who the church go
With a bride and bride maidens she made a fine show
I followed her around with a heart full of woe
She's a-gone to be wed to another

When I saw my love sit down to dine
I sat down besid? her to pour out the wine
I drank to th? lassie that should have been mine
She's a-gone to be wed to another

And the men in the forest they ask it of me
Saying 'How many strawberries grow in the salt sea?'
I answered them back with a tear in my eye
'How many ships sail in the forest?'