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11 Sep 10 - 05:09 PM (#2984725) Subject: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: GUEST,CF Heard a song the other day when in Suffolk - it was a variation on the Tinker Tailor soldier sailor rhyme and told of a time when the speaker/ singer was all these things - so the lyrics might have been something like, for example 'when i was your soldier... I fought your wars'. Melody line would be useful too. |
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11 Sep 10 - 06:06 PM (#2984752) Subject: RE: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: Arthur_itus Sounds like the song written and recorded by Dave Evardson. Also recorded by John Conolly. Camping Nights and Roving Days Tinker for your pots and kettes Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry I'm the sun of no one special Keep on moving is my name Some place else is where i'm going Disposessions whence I came Settled people hold the powers Make the laws to move me on Buy my goods and use my labour Come tomorrow i'll be gone Tinker for your pots and kettes Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry Weve been on the road for too long Camping nights and roving days Settled folk are wary of us Strange to you our words and ways Hard for us to keep on travelling Harder still to settle down Never hear a word of welcome Were not wanted in your town Tinker for your pots and kettes Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry I have just typed that down listening to John Conolly's version. So it may differ slightly to the original by Dave Evardson. The song is about a powerful plea on behalf of refugees, migrants and "travelling people" the world over. I just love this song. http://www.evardsongs.com/ Blimey, I hope It's the one you meant |
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12 Sep 10 - 04:21 AM (#2984934) Subject: RE: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: GUEST THANK YOU - it is!!! |
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12 Sep 10 - 04:49 AM (#2984937) Subject: RE: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: Arthur_itus No problem Guest CF. Glad I could help. |
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12 Sep 10 - 05:51 AM (#2984961) Subject: RE: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: Arthur_itus Just had a re-look at what I posted and made a few corrections. Tinker for your pots and kettles Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry I'm the son of no one special Keep on moving is my name Some place else is where I'm going Dispossessions whence I came Settled people hold the powers Make the laws to move me on Buy my goods and use my labour Come tomorrow I'll be gone Tinker for your pots and kettles Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry We've been on the road for too long Camping nights and roving days Settled folk are wary of us Strange to you our words and ways Hard for us to keep on travelling Harder still to settle down Never hear a word of welcome We're not wanted in your town Tinker for your pots and kettles Tailor for your finery Soldier when I fought your battles Sailor when I fished your sea Rich man when you paid good money Poor man when you passed me by Beggar when my bairns went ragged Thief when hunger made them cry |
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13 Sep 10 - 11:02 AM (#2985737) Subject: RE: Tinker tailor soldier sailor From: GUEST,skribla Hia All Have it on good authority from author that the posted lyrics are accurate. Original recorded version available through website: www.evardsongs.com CD "A Ramble On The Viking Way" Song "Camping Nights & Roving Days" Please note Dave & Julie are going to Cyprus for 3 weeks from 19th Sept Shay Black (Mary's brother) once showed an interest in the song but nothing came of it. Would be nice if other singers wanted to sing it. Grimsby's Mark Campbell & Paul Bellamy also did a nice version (not recorded), but they don't perform together now. |