Banbury Cross - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
BANBURY CROSS. 
"Oh! pray, tell me the road to Banbury Cross, To Banbury Cross," said she, "For I've missed my way, and am quite at a loss, They'll wonder what's happen'd to me." "O Banbury Cross, pretty maiden," he said, "Is many a mile ahead, But I'll show the way, that is if I may?" "I thank you, good sir," she said. 
So they journey'd along toward Banbury Cross, Thro' lanes that were bordered with flowers; As she coyly spoke of the ferns and moss, She culled the bright Summer hours. "At Banbury Cross-, pretty maiden," he said, "What happy lives must be led; How I wish, yes, I do. that I lived there, too!" "And why not, good sir? " she said. 
The church bells are ringing at Banbury Cross, All Banbury Cross is gay! And afar and near, there rings many a cheer, For those to be married to-day. "At Banbury Cross, little wife," said he, "We'll live When we are wed!" "And forever and aye, I shall bless the day, We met on the way," she said.