Verse: I once took a job as a coachman My money was paid in advance I then took a trip down to London From there I crossed over to France There I met a charming young lady Who 'dressed me and said with a smile "Young man, I'm in need of a coachman To drive me in old fashioned style" Chorus: Oh she was such a charming young lady All in the height of her bloom [or: And a lady of highest renown] And I being a dashing young coachman