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Composer: Traditional

Shirley Collins - Adieu to Old England lyrics



Adieu to Old England, adieu,
And adieu to some hundreds of pounds.
If the world had been ended when I had been young,
My sorrows I'd never have known.

Once I could drink of the best,
The very best brandy and rum.
Now I am glad of a cup of spring water
That flows from town to town.

Once I could eat of good bread,
Good bread that was made of good wheat.
Now I am glad with a hard mouldy crust
And glad that I got it to eat.

Once I could lie on a good bed,
A good bed that was made of soft down.
Now I am glad of a clot of clean straw
To keep myself from the cold ground.

Once I could ride in my carriage,
With servants to drive me along.
Now I'm in prison, in prison so strong
Not knowing which way I can turn.
Songs list of album: Adieu to Old England (1974)
         Title Rating
01    Mistress's Health: Lumps of Plum Pudding lyrics Add lyrics   -
02    Down by the Seaside lyrics Add lyrics   -
03    Chiner's Song lyrics Add lyrics   -
04   Adieu to Old England lyrics  
4.79
05    Ashen Faggot Wassail lyrics Add lyrics   -
06    I Sing of Maiden That Is Makeless lyrics Add lyrics   -
07    The Banks of the Mossom lyrics Add lyrics   -
08    The Ram of Derbish Town lyrics Add lyrics   -
09    Portsmouth lyrics Add lyrics   -
10    Horkstow Grange lyrics Add lyrics   -
11    Come All You Little Streamers lyrics Add lyrics   -
12    Spaniards Cry: Sherborne Jig lyrics Add lyrics   -
13    One Night as I Lay on My Bed lyrics Add lyrics   -
14    The Death of Nelson lyrics Add lyrics   -
15    Coronation Jig lyrics Add lyrics   -
 

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