The Queen of Argyll

[Verse 1]
Gentlemen, it is my duty
To inform you of one beauty
Though I'd ask of you a favour
No to seek her for a while
Though I own she is a creature
Of character and feature
No words can paint the picture
O the queen of all Argyll

[Chorus]
If you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements
And the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
They bow and ask her pardon
Not one could match the beauty
O the queen of all Argyll

[Verse 2]
On the evening that I mention
I passed with light intention
Through the part of our dear country
Known for beauty and for style
In a place of noble thinkers
Of scholars and great drinkers
But above them aw for splendour
Shone the queen of all Argyll

[Chorus]
If you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements
And the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
They bow and ask her pardon
Not one could match the beauty
O the queen of all Argyll

[Verse 3]
So my lads I needs must leave you
My intention's no to grieve you
Nor indeed would I deceive you
No, I'll see you in a while
I must find some way to gain her
To court her and attain her
I fear my heart's in danger
From the queen of all Argyll

[Chorus]
If you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements
And the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
They bow and ask her pardon
Not one could match the beauty
O the queen of all Argyll

And if you could have seen her there
Boys, if you had just been there
The swan was in her movements
And the morning in her smile
All the roses in the garden
They bow and ask her pardon
Not one could match the beauty
O the queen of all Argyll