The Game of Cards

Lyrics

As I walked out on a midsummer's morn To view the fields and the meadows so gay There I saw a sweet pretty damsel As I was walking on the highway And he said, 'My dear how far are you going? How far are you going so early in the morn?' 'I'm going down to my next-door neighbour Down in Crompton where I was born.' 'Dear are you fond of games? There's one of yours I should Like for to learn.' Then they picked the pack for each turn to deal He dealt no trump tricks off but a Jack 'Oh, let it go my way Today.' She played off her acе, stole jack from me Made shе high low jack And the game 'Young man, as I have fairly beat We'll play that same game over again.' 'Young lady, as you have fairly beat We'll play that same game over again.' 'And if you can find the luck to win We'll raise the stakes, to all or nothing.' Then he picked up his hat and bid her good morn So she said she was high low jack and the game Said 'Young man if you'll call again tomorrow We'll play that same game over again.'