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Thread #21558 Message #1915514
Posted By: Flash Company
21-Dec-06 - 05:35 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Newry Highwayman
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Newry Highwayman
I always thought this was an interesting one! Mainly for how quickly he moved from Newry to London when he took up Highway Robbery,I can't remember who I heard it from, nor, indeed , can I remember all the words as I sang it, but I know I had verse three as....
I never robbed any poor man yet, Nor any tradesman caused I to fret, But I robbed Lords and their Ladies bright, And carried their gold home to my heart's delight.
As it said in 'They don't teach that in School'...
He only robbed the rich 'cos the poor folk got no dough!