Oh, when I was single I wore a black shawl
Now that I'm married I've nothin' at all

Chorus:

Still I love him, I'll forgive him I'll go with him wherever he goes

Oh, I like an apple and I like a pear
And I'm fond of a fellow with nice curly hair

(Chorus)

He comes down our alley and whistles me out
And when I get out there he knocks me about

(Chorus)

He took me to an alehouse and ordered some stout
But before I could drink it he'd ordered me out

(Chorus)

Oh, me eyes they're eye-tired, me fingers are sore
Guttin' the herrin' he brings to the shore

(Chorus)

Traditional. Performed by Isla Cameron.