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Thread #5070 Message #4043257
Posted By: GUEST
30-Mar-20 - 07:47 PM
Thread Name: Origins:A-Rovin/Maid from Amsterdam/Amsterdam Maid
Subject: RE: Origins:A-Rovin/Maid from Amsterdam/Amsterdam Maid
The way I heard it, the progression is well preserved.
In Amsterdam there lived a maid, etc.
In Amsterdam there lived a maid and she was mistress of her trade.
I"ll go no more a-rovin with you, fair maid.
I took this fair maid for a walk, etc.
And we had such a loving talk.
I put my hand upon her knee, etc.
She said young man you're very free
I put my hand around her waist, etc.
She said young man you're in great haste.
I put my hand upon her patch, etc.
She said young man that's my main hatch.
In six weeks' time I was badly bent, etc.
And off to see I sadly went.