in the shadow of a chestnut tree i hide sword and a pistol by my side along come a traveler lay him low all for the love of my molly o i left my family left my home out in the wicked world to roam no road so low i won t go down for the love of my molly o oh molly oh molly oh molly all for the love of my molly o i love molly god only knows molly love diamonds pearls and gold bangles beads and bells i bring but molly wont wear no wedding ring oh molly oh molly oh molly all for the love of my molly o  oh molly oh molly oh molly all for the love of my molly o men have died for lesser things vengeance country god and king someday ill swing from the gallows pole one final dance for my molly o oh molly oh molly oh molly all for the love of my molly o oh molly oh molly oh molly all for the love of my molly o