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 Her father's drawn her by both hands, He's rent her gown from her, He's ta'en the smock round her body, Cast in the sea-water.

The captain's drawn her by both sides Out of the fair green sea; "Stand up, stand up, thou May Janet, And come to the war with me."

The first town they came to There was a blue bride-chamber; He clothed her on with silk And belted her with amber.

The second town they came to The bridesmen feasted knee to knee; He clothed her on with silver, A stately thing to see.

The third town they came to The bridesmaids all had gowns of gold; He clothed her on with purple, A rich thing to behold.

The last town they came to He clothed her white and red, With a green flag either side of her And a gold flag overhead.