As I Went out One Morning

As i went out one morning

To breathe the air around tom paine

I spied the fairest damsel

That ever did walk in chains

I offered her my hand

She took me by the arm

And i knew that very instant

She was meant to do me harm ...

Chant

Depart from me this moment

I told her with my voice

Said she she did not wish to

Said i but you have no choice

I beg you sir she pleaded from the corners of her mouth

I would secretly accept you

And together we would fly south

Chant

Just then tom paine himself

Came running from across the field

Shouting at this lovely girl

And commanding her to yield

And as she was letting go her grip

Up tom paine did come

I'm sorry sir he said to me

I'm sorry for what she's done