black velvet band2 — текст песни (misc traditional)

This is alot of fun around St Pat`s

Enjoy
-T

Black Velvet Band
D A
As I was walking down Broadway not intending to stay very long……
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I met up with a frolicsome da-amsel as she came tripping along.
D A
A gold watch she took from her pocket and placed it right into my hand
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On the very first time that I saw her; bad luck to the black velvet band.

CHORUS:
D A
Her eyes they shone like diamonds; you`d think she was queen of the land
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With her hair thrown over her shoulder; tied up with a black velvet band.

D A
Twas in the town of Kilkenny; an apprentice to trade I was bound
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With gaiety and bright amusement to see all the days go around
D A
Till misfortune and trouble came over me which forced me to stray from my land.
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Far away from my friends and relations; betrayed by the black velvet band.

Chorus
D A
Before judge and jury next morning; the both of us did appear
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A gentlemen swore to his jewelry and the case against us was clear
D A
Seven long years` transportation away down to Van Diemen`s Land
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Far away from my friends and relations to follow the black velvet band

Chorus
D A
Now all you brave young Irish lads a warning please gather from me.
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Beware of the pretty young damsels you meet all around Kilkenny
D A
They`ll treat you with whiskey and Porter Until you`re unable to stand
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And before you have time for to leave them you`ll be sent down to Van Diemen`s Land