Now the tavern was crowded

And two couples were there

They were served by a lass

With a rose in her hair

Now her manner was charming

And her beauty was rare

And true did she had a most delicate air

The most delicate air

And they called her the lass

With that delicate air

Now some soldiers were passing

And they looked through the glass

They were struck by the charm of this delicate lass

And they waited in longing

Her kisses to share

Cause true did she had a most delicate air

The most delicate air

And they toasted that lass

With that delicate air

Now a sailor arose

Who had been everywhere

He said he had never seen a lass quite so fair

And he vowed he would marry

That little lass then and there

Cause true did she had a most delicate air

The most delicate air

And he wanted that lass

With that delicate air

Well he offered his heart

And he offered his hand

And he painted a future so rosy and grand

Dear sir she replied

Ask the bartender there

That man is wed to the lass

With that delicate air

The most delicate air

So goodbye to the lass with that delicate air