J'ai fait une maitresse

I had a mistress
Just three days ago
But it's when I go see her
That she encourages me to drink
The best of her wine
To your health, whore

To your health, Lisette
To your health, I drink
If you weren't so young
I'd talk to you about love
Wait another year
I'll be your lover

The man who's eavesdropping
He heard that
My daughter in marriage
She received all the tokens
From another lover than you
Gallant, step aside

If I have to step aside
I will step aside
In a hermit convent
For the love of a pretty girl
I will finish my days
So farewell, my loves!

The composer of this song
Is a little shoemaker
Sitting on his saddle
Sewing his sole
Repairing his heel
Excuse the song