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Thread #19722 Message #2032696
Posted By: Mrrzy
22-Apr-07 - 01:32 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Jolly Rogues of Lynn
Subject: RE: Origins: Jolly Rogues of Lynn
A friend in Africa sang it this way: In the merry old town of Lynn When we lived under the king Lived a miller and a weaver and a little tailor Three jolly rogues of Lynn
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Now, the weaver he stole yarn And the miller he stole corn And the little tailor he stole broadcloth For to keep those three rogues warm
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Well, the miller was drowned in his lake And the weaver was hanged in his yarn But the devil got his claw on the little tailor With his broadcloth under his arm
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I don't think I've ever heard it on a record or performed...