Blow The Candles Out lyrics

When I was apprenticed in London

I went to see my dear

The candles all were burning

The moon shone bright and clear.

I knocked upon her window

To ease her of her pain

She rose up to let me in

Then barred the door again.

I like your well behaviour

And this I often say

I cannot rest contented

When I am far away.

The roads they are so muddy

We cannot walk about

So roll me in your arms my love

And blow the candles out.

Your father and your mother

In yonder room do lie

A-hugging one another

So why not you and I ?

A-hugging one another

Without a fear or doubt

So roll me in your arms my love

And blow the candles out.

I prithee speak more softly

Of what we have to do

Lest that our noise of talking

Should make our pleasure rue.

The streets they are so nigh, love

The people walk about

They may peep in and spy, love

So blow the candles out.

And if we prove successful, love

Please name it after me.

Treat it neat and kiss it sweet

And daff it on your knee.

When my three years are over

My time it will be out

And I will pay my debt to you

By blowing the candles out.

• Artist:English Folk