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Thread #17830   Message #1564334
Posted By: Abby Sale
15-Sep-05 - 11:57 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Charlotte the Harlot
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Charlotte the Harlot
Bob: Hi, yerself. "My Bonnie (or Barnie, if you prefer) Lies Over the Ocean" without any chorus. I don't know if "Tarpaulin Jacket" is the same or not. It's close, anyway, but the "Docker" tune is exactly "Bonnie Lies" in its usuality.

JennieG: I trust your current and, if any, future husbands have more respect for your ears. Good riddance to the ex-, I say.

EBarnacle: Right or wrong, I've found Brand an excellent source of tunes but try to avoid picking up any of his words. I've found that if I happen to get anyone's bowdlerized words stuck in my head it's very hard for me to upgrade them at a later time.

I sing several songs (not from Brand) for which I have to announce: "This is a very bawdy song but unfortunately, I only know "parlor" verses. The "Ram of Derby" for one.