No! No! A Thousand Times No!

I am a child of the valley

An innocent maiden, you see

And I am a desperate Desmond

I own all the town property

Though you pursue me through hill and through dell

You know I'm wise to your game

Now listen, me gal, you will wed me or else ...

No, never, for think of the shame!

No! No! A thousand times no!

I'd rather die than say yes

You are a poisonous villain

Why don't you leave me alone?

Either you'll join me in wedlock

Or else I'll kick you out of your home!

You know my people are feeble and old

And they need a roof o'er their head

Ah, winter will soon bring the cold and the snow

But I'll defy you till I'm dead!

No! No! A thousand times no!

I'd rather die than say yes

At night I'll creep up to your window

And I know how you can creep

And I'll steal you out of your boudoir

And kidnap you while fast asleep

I'll tie you down to the old railroad track

When the milk train is rushing downhill

I know, you villain, my future looks black

You buzzard, my answer is still:

No! No! A thousand times no!

I'd rather die than say yes

I love the young village blacksmith

A muscular he-man is he

If he knew his love was in danger

Right to the rescue he'd be

Here I am, darling, in the nick of time

To take you and make you my wife

But I warn you, blacksmith, this maiden is mine

Away with you, not on your life

No! No! A thousand times no!

I'd rather she'd die than say yes

This is the end of my story

My honour is left without stain

I'll take you straight to the altar

The villain we'll foil once again (curse you!)

I'll pay the mortgage for you, my sweetheart

And we'll live with your folks right away

And I'll be contented, though simple and plain

And no more will I have to say:

No! No! A thousand times no!

I'd rather die than say yes!

• Artist:Ambrose & His Orchestra