Jack went down to the forest
For somewhere to lay his head
When Jill came by he was sleeping
She thought he was dead

Jack come back, oh baby please don’t go
Jack come back, I need you don’t you know

Jack would be a soldier
Marching off to war
Jill left behind but never mind
She’s cried for him before

Jack come back, oh baby please don’t go
Jack come back, I need you don’t you know