[Verse 1]
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Three years ago since Jack and Joe
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Set sail across the foam
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Each vowed a fortune he would gain
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Before returning home
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In one short year Jack gained his wealth
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And started home that day
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And when the pals shook hands to part
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Poor Joe could only say.
[Refrain]
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Give my love to Nellie, Jack
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And kiss her once for me
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The sweetest girl in all this world
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I'm sure you'll say is she
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Treat her kindly Jack, old pal
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And tell her I am well
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His parting words were don't forget
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To give my love to Nell.
[Verse 2]
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Three years had passed when Jack at last
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Gained wealth enough for life
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He started home across the foam
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To make sweet Nell his wife
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But when he learned that Jack and Nell
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One year ago had wed
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With sobs and threats he now regrets
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That he had ever ever said.
[Refrain]
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Give my love to Nellie, Jack
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And kiss her once for me
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The sweetest girl in all this world
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I'm sure you'll say is she
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Treat her kindly Jack, old pal
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And tell her I am well
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His parting words were don't forget
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To give my love to Nell.
[Verse 3]
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They chanced to meet upon the street
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Jack said, you selfish elf
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The very next girl I learn to love
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I'll kiss her for myself
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But all is fair in love, they say
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As you have gone and wed
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I'll not be angry with you pal
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So once again he said.
[Refrain]
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Give my love to Nellie, Jack
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And kiss her once for me
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The sweetest girl in all this world
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I'm sure you'll say is she
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Treat her kindly Jack, old pal
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And tell her I am well
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His parting words were don't forget
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To give my love to Nell.