The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #94321   Message #1825318
Posted By: Genie
02-Sep-06 - 09:04 AM
Thread Name: The Whole Song?
Subject: RE: The Whole Song?
Quoting Maryrrf: "There are some verses in songs which I just don't like very much so I omit them. Casting around for an example - OK Star of the County Down:

I've traveled a bit, but never was hit
Since my roving career began;
But fair and square I surrendered there
To the charms of young Rose McCann.
I'd a heart to let and no tenant yet
Did I meet with in shawl or gown,
But in she went and I asked no rent
From the Star of the County Down.

I just don't think the words flow very well and frankly I don't care for such lines as 'I'd a heart to let and no tenant yet.'"

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LOL, Maryrrf!   Shows to go ya how personal tastes differ.   That verse is my favorite in the whole song, and the lines about having a heart to let but no tenant yet and asking no rent from young Rose are to me some of the best lines of the song.