My Grandfather sang (to a tune similar to "the Hot Asphalt") I'm just a common country boy and I come from Donegal When first I came to Belfast sure I couldn't get work at all. I searched around and up and down and nearly was dismayed Until at last I got an opening in the scavenger's brigade. Chorus: We're always on our duty, boys In sunshine or in storm. with our brooms upon our shoulders It's our only uniform. In streets and squares you'll find us there we're always on parade And we march in style, in the Indian file In the Scavenger's Brigade. My mother writes to ask me if my leave is coming soon and she wonders if her darling is a kiltie or dragoon She asks about the hours I work, the rates I'm geting paid And if I'll soon become a sargeant in the Scavenger's Brigade ............ I think there were more verses but that's all I can remember. Does anyone know/remember it? c.h.
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