1. While travelling the road at the close of the day When I came to an alehouse along the highway Opened the door and I called for a quart And as to the payment, I gives it no thought. Refrain: Singing whack fol the day, Whack fol the day. For all in me pocket Was one penny. 3. I spied two fair fellows at playing the dice They both looked me over and thought me a price (?) A buncan whose pockets were bursting with gold. Refrain:

4. I took up the dice and I gives them a shake And it was my good fortune the wager to win If things had been different they both would have cursed For all they would've won was an empty old purse. Refrain: 5. I stayed there that night and was off the next day For I thought it high time to be jogging away. I asked the landlady what there was to pay. She says: Give us a kiss love and be on your way. Refrain: 6. Singing whack fol the day, Whack fol the day Ten pounds in my pocket And one penny. Refrain:

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