Robert Jones (c. 1577 – 1617) was an English lutenist and composer, the most prolific of the English lute song composers (along with Thomas Campion).
Records show that he had a patent (monopoly) to train children for the Queen's Revels between 1610 and 1615.
In 1610, he collaborated with Philip Rosseter to present plays at the Whitefriars theatre.
He published five volumes of simple and melodious lute songs, and one of madrigals; he also contributed to The Triumphs of Oriana and Leighton's Teares.
William Shakespeare quoted his song, 'Farewell, dear love', in Twelfth Night.