Sorry the day I was married 
 And sorry the day I was wed 
 And it's oh, if I only had tarried 
 When I to the altar was led. 
    Young william sure there's no pleasing 
 For let women do what they can 
 It's always your heart they'll be teasing 
 For that is the way of a man.   
 When I was a young lass I was bonnie 
 Had silks and bright jewels to wear 
 And red were me cheeks like a berry 
 And me heart it was free from all care.   
 Silks now I have none for me wearing 
 Me jewels have all gone away 
 And surely this life there's no bearing 
 I'm pale as a primrose today.   
 Think, pretty maids, ere you marry 
 Stand fast by your sweet liberty 
 And as long as you can you must tarry 
 And not be lamenting like me.   
 Sorry the day I was married 
 And sorry the day I was wed 
 And it's oh, if I only had tarried 
 When I to the altar was led.