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Thread #1718 Message #5997
Posted By: Bill D --extree@erols.com
31-May-97 - 03:14 PM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD: Keys of Canterbury / Keys to Canterbury
Subject: Lyr Add: KEYS OF CANTERBURY / KEYS TO CANTERBURY
I'll be durned...that's one I thought for sure would be in the database (they DO have "Paper of Pins" which is a first cousin)
Ok, here you go...from memory..
KEYS OF CANTERBURY / KEYS TO CANTERBURY
Oh, Madam, I will give to you the Keys of Canterbury,
And all the bells of London, to ring & make you merry,
If you will be my darling, my joy & my dear..
If you will go a'walkin' with me everywhere.
reply: "oh, sir I'll not accepet for you the Keys of Canterbury..etc
...and I'll not go a'walkin' with you everywhere.
"Oh Madam, I will give to you, a pair of boots of cork..
The one made in London, the other made in York..etc...
"Oh madame, I will give to you a little Ivory comb
to fasten up your golden locks, when I am not at home.
"Oh madame, I will give to you the keys to my heart
And all my sacred promises that we will never part...
Final reply:
Sir, I will accept from you, the keys to your heart
To lock it up forever that we never more shall part.
And I will be your bride, your joy & your dear..
And will take a walk with you anywhere.
( you sing the 'anywheres' and 'take a walk'/'go a walkin' to suit yourself... I have never figured out which is 'right'....also 'darlin' & 'bride'
There may be other verses, but these are the standard ones.