Ale House by Martyn Bennett Lyrics

I come to a cross and I met a wee lass
Says I, "My wee lassie are you willin' to go
Take share of a gill?" She said, "Sir, I will
For I'm the wee lassie 'at never said no"

It's into an alehoose we merrily did go
And we never did rise till the cock it did crow
And it's glass after glass we merrily did toast
To the bonnie wee lassie who never said no

(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)

The landlady opened the door and come in with a smile
She lifted a chair with freedom and air
"Here's health to the lass who can jig it in style"

"O bring us some liquor," the lassie she cried
"To cheer up his spirits, I doubt they are low
And it's not what you'll dae, bring a bottle or twae
To the bonnie wee lassie who never said no"
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)

The drinks she took in being the best of the gin
Me being myself and sober to be
And it's glass after glass so merry did toast
Till the lass and the landlady found themsel' fu'

"Look into my pocket," the lassie she said
"Here are two-and-six to pay for your bed
And for laying me down, you owe me a crown
Look into my pocket," the lassie she said

I put my hand in her pocket and five poond I took
Says aye to mysel', I will bundle and go
And I bade her goodbye, but she made no reply
The bonnie wee lassie who never said no
(Oh, right there, oh, that's it)

(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)
(Oh, right there)