The harmonic progression of this song is taken from Mozart's "Confutatis". The lyrics are from an old popular song : "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier".
Johnny's Confusion
I wish I were on yonder hill
'Tis there I'd sit and I'd cry my fill,
And ev'ry tear would turn a mill,
(And) a blessing walk with you, my love
His hair was black and his eyes were blue
His arms were strong his words were true
Then the king was forced to flee
Took my love across the sea
I wish in my heart he were here with me
And a blessing walk with you, my love
His hair was black and his eyes were blue
His arms were strong and his words were true
I wish in my heart that I were with you
And a blessing walk with you, my love.
I'll sell my rod, I'll sell my reel
I would sell my only spinning wheel
To buy my love a sword of steel
And a blessing walk with you, my love
I'll dye my coats, I'll dye them red
And 'round the world I'll beg my bread,
Until my parents shall wish me dead
