The Keys of Canterbury

Oh, madam, I will give to you the keys to Canterbury
And all the bells in London shall ring to make us merry
If you will be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
And walk along with me anywhere.

 I shall not, sir, accept of you the keys to Canterbury
 Though all the bells of London shall ring to make us merry
 I will not be your joy, your sweet and only dear,
 Nor walk along with you anywhere.

Oh, madam, I will give to you a pair of boots of cork,
Though one was made in London and the other was made in York,
If you will be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
And walk along with me anywhere.

 I shall not, sir, accept of you a pair of boots of cork,
 Though both were made in London or both were made in York,
 I will not be your joy, your sweet and only dear,
 Nor walk along with you anywhere.

Oh, madam, I will give to you a little golden bell,
To ring for all your servants and make them serve you well,
If you will be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
And walk along with me anywhere.

 I shall not, sir, accept of you a little golden bell,
 To ring for all my servants and make them serve me well,
 I will not be your joy, your sweet and only dear,
 Nor walk along with you anywhere.

Oh, madam, I will give to you a gallant silver chest,
With a key of golden silver and jewels of the best,
If you will be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
And walk along with me anywhere.

 I shall not, sir, accept of you a gallant silver chest,
 With a key of golden silver and jewels of the best,
 I will not be your joy, your sweet and only dear,
 Nor walk along with you anywhere.

Oh, madam, I will give to you an embroidered silken gown,
With nine yards a-drooping and trailing on the ground,
If you will be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
And walk along with me anywhere.

 Oh Sir, of you I will accept an embroidered silken gown,
 With nine yards a-drooping and trailing on the ground,
 Then you shall be my joy, my sweet and only dear,
 And walk along with me anywhere.