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GUEST,JOHN OF ELSIES`S BAND Origins: Billy Boy (88* d) RE: Origins: Billy Boy 13 Jan 04


Here is an English West Country version we sang when I was in "Four Square Circle". We learned this and many others from Ken Penny and "The Journeymen"
    Where be going to my boy Billy boy,
    Where be going to Billy me boy.
    Where be going for evermore here Billo
    Down in the meadow so gay, so gay.

    (Spoken) I be seeking service missus.

    Then bargain with me oh my boy Billy boy
    Bargain with me oh Billy me boy
    Bargain with me for evermore here Billo
    Down in the meadow so gay, so gay

    (Spoken) `ow much will `e pay I missus.

    `Bout three pound and ten, oh my boy Billy boy
    Three pound and ten, oh billy me boy
    Three pound and ten, for evermore here Billo
    Down in the meadow so gay, so gay.
    etc.etc.
The tale goes on discover the missus is looking for a replacement for her husband who died " seven long days ago".
If anyone is interested in the complete recording drop me a line on
johnh.hills@virgin.net


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