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Thread #17065   Message #1428710
Posted By: GUEST,Guest - Chalkie
07-Mar-05 - 08:05 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Catch Me If You Can
Subject: Lyr Add: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
I got my version from a Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman CD, Away From It All. Words are similar to the original;

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

'Twas early, early, all in the Spring
Down in the meadows, growing green
A fair young lady I chanced to see
I asked her if - she would walk with me

I asked her if - she would walk with me
Down in the meadows, oh so green
I'd show her flowers and pretty things
I'd show her what - she had never seen

As this young couple, were strolling along
He sang to her - some - sweet pretty song
He sang to her – some sweet pretty song
And soon he'd gained - her favour

Now that you've had - your will of me
And stole away – my - sweet liberty
And stole away – my sweet liberty
Won't you tell to me – your name sir

My name is catch me, that's if you can
I'll marry you – when I return
I'll marry you when I return
But I'm going across - the wide ocean

When three long months they were gone and past
And six long months - he'd never returned
Nine long months - it had come at last
And the child it had – no father

I'll roam this wide world, all around and around
I'll find that young man, if I can
I'll find that young man - if I can
If I catch him at – his pleasure

Repeat 5th verse

Lovely, lovely song.

I can't remember who they tribute the song to, but if you wish I'll take a look when I get home and get back to you.

Chalkie