Did you ever hear tell of that hero
Bold Nevison was his name
He rode about like a brave hero
And he gained a great fame
Now when I rode on the highway
I always had money in store
Whatever I took from the rich
Why I freely gave to the poor
The captain they soon sent for
And the constable very soon came
With three or four men in attendance
With pistols in the king's name
They demanded the name of this hero
My name is Jobson said he
The captain took hold of his shoulder
Saying Nevison come with me
'tis now before the lord judge
Now guilty or not do you plead?
He's smarter than the judge and the jury
And these are the words he said
I never robbed a gent of money
But what I gave half to my blessed
That I've been guilty all my life
So gentlemen do your worst
My peace I've made to my maker
So with him I'm ready to draw
Goodbye to this world and it's vanities
I'm ready to suffer the law
Did you ever hear tell of that hero
Bold Nevison was his name
He rode about like a brave hero
And he gained a great fame