In the shadow of the chestnut tree I hide Sword and pistol by my side Long come a traveller lay him low All for the love of my Molly-O I left my family I left my home Out in the wicked world to roam No road so low I won't go Down for the love of my Molly-O Oh Molly Oh Molly Oh Molly All for the love of my Molly-O I love Molly Gold only knows Molly loves diamonds pearls and gold Bangles beads and bells I bring But Molly won't wear no wedding ring Men have dies for lesser things Vengeance, country, God and King Someday I'll swing from the gallows pole A final dance for my Molly-O