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Thread #167267   Message #4033093
Posted By: Joe Offer
08-Feb-20 - 08:50 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: First Day at the Mill
Subject: ADD: First Day at the Mill (draft)
Anybody want to give a try at posting lyrics?

Transcribed from the Ashley Hutchings Great Grandson of Morris On album. Singer: Judy Dunlop

FIRST DAY AT T'MILL

Waken up me little girl, it's nearly six o'clock.
'S a pity, I overslept, and never heard Sam's knock.
Nay old lass, you mustn't weep, it's none so bad you'll see.
First day at mill is always strange, but our Jim'll take care of thee.

Well, you're such a little mite for twelve, but then I was only ten,
The first day at t'work at mill, and then I went by mesel' (me sen ??)
Come wrap your shawl around your head, it's blowin' cold and snowin' fast;
You lookit mill so close at hand, but mind them cobbles, lass.

Well, here's a bite for eight o'clock, and a (milk to match some tea??)
Our Jim will show you where to go, and you'll know all folks you'll see.
Don't fret because you'll miss your school, now you're a grown-up lass;
There comes a time we have to work, and before long years soon pass.

Now hush, you'll waken up your dad,
For he's coughed all night had he needs his sleep, the poorly man.
God knows I need Jim and thee.

We barely make enough to eat, our clothes are worn and thin;
But you've decent clogs upon your feet, and it's how it's always been.
Don't fret because you'll miss your school, now you're a grown-up lass;
There comes a time we have to work, and before long years soon pass.


As you can see, I need some help correcting parts of this. Sure is a powerful song.