By the bridge under the lantern, stood a pale and needy maid
On the look-out for clientele, hoping for a fruitful trade
Expectations appeared rewarded, as a sailor man came along
Walking up to her with a smile on his face and with this fleeting song
Lady little lady for money find another guy
Lady little lady it’s not a lie
My pockets are empty all I’ve got is this smile
You can have it for free for a little while
Hardship with a pinch of magic was her feeling deep inside
Both of these perceptions she knew she had to hide
She said: ”Sailor man o sailor find yourself a decent dame”
He said: “Lady I’ve just found one just tell me your name”
Lady little lady for money I’m not the guy
Lady little lady it’s not a lie
My pockets are empty all I’ve got is this smile
You can have it for free for a very long while
Lady little lady for money I’m not the guy
Lady little lady it’s not a lie
My pockets are empty all I’ve got is this smile
You can have it for free for a very long while