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seaJane Origins: And Canst Thou Leave Thy Nancy (20) Origins: 'And canst thou leave thy Nancy' 08 Aug 09

Evening all,

I have this chantey (I think it's an "art" chantey rather than a genuinely oral transmission) before me, and am trying to find a source or a writer. I have googled the first line, and find it on a manuscript at Harvard as well as on the MS I am researching. Does anyone recognise it?

First verse only for starters. The verses alternate Nancy's words with those of her beloved (bet his name was William but it doesn't say)

And canst thou leave thy Nancy
And quit thy native shore?
It comes into my fancy
I ne'er shall see ye more

Many thanks

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