No, Sir, No- Grace Longino (TX) 1939 Lomax
[From: John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip (AFC 1939/001). This is similar to or based on Wakefield's 1881 arrangement.
R. Matteson 2017]
"No, Sir, No" performed by Grace Longino (vocals) at home of Mr. and Mrs. William Longino, Huntsville, Texas, on May 13, 1939.
1. Tell me one thing; tell me truly,
Tell me why you scorn me so?
Tell me why when asked a question,
You always answer No?
CHORUS: No sir! No sir! No sir! No sir, no;
No sir! No sir! No sir! No sir, no sir."
2. My father was a Spanish merchant
And before he went to sea,
He told me to be sure and answer "No,"
To all you asked of me.
CHORUS
3. If we should walk into the garden,
And pluck flowers white as snow,
If I should ask you if you loved me,
Would you then say, "No"?
CHORUS