1. As I went a-walking In the North country, Down by Kirby Steven I happened for to be, As I was a-walkin up And down the street, A pretty little buy-a-broom I chanced for to meet. Refrain: 2. She kindly then invited me To go a little way, Yes was the answer To her I did say, There was; me with my music Walkin down the street, And her with a tamborine Was beatin hand and feet. Refrain: 3. Straight way out for Kendal town We steered her and I' Over yon green mountain The weather being dry, We each had a bottle Filled up to the top And whenever we were feeling dry We took a little drop. Refrain:

4. The night wa coming on And good lodgings we did find, Eatables of all kind And plenty of good wine, Good bed and blankets Just for we two, And I rolled her in me arms me boys, And wouldn't you do too? Refrain: 5. Early the next morning We arose to go our way, I called for the landlord To see what was to pay, Fourteen an sixpence Just for you two, Four crowns upon the table My darling then she threw. Refrain: 6. Well the reason that we parted I now shall let you hear, She started off for Germany Right early the next year, But me being unwilling for To cross the raging sea, Here's a health to my bonny lass Wherever she may be. Refrain:

Refrain: For she wasright, I was tight, everybody has their way, It was the lish young buy-a-broom that led me astray.

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