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One night as I lay slumbering in my silent bed alone |
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Some reckless thoughts came to my mind which caused me for to roam |
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To leave my native country and the wee girl I do adore |
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So I thought it fit to take a trip, strange lands for to explore |
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Now the night before I went away I was walking over Brockagh Hill |
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When I met my darling on the road and her eyes with tears did fill |
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"Stay you at home dear John" she said "and do not go away |
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For I'll have none to comfort me when you are on the sea" |
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Well I took her by the lily white hand and I held her hard and fast |
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Saying "adieu to you my darling for my ship it lies in Belfast |
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But if you prove loyal sure I'll prove true for you know that I'm well inclined" |
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So we kissed goodbye and parted and I left my girl behind |
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And when we landed in Greenock sure the people all gathered around |
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And they said I was a rakish lad come to put their harvest down |
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They told me to return again and never more be seen |
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So without delay I sailed away for Ireland's lovely green |
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Sure when Mary heard that John was home her heart did beat with joy |
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Saying "come into my arms" she cried "you're my darling lovely boy" |
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Saying "come into my arms" she cried "of you I have thought great and long |
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And let them all say as they will, our wedding will now go on |
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And let them all say as they as they will |
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And let them all say as they as they will |
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And let them all say as they as they will |
