Intro: D
verse 1:
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A fine young man it was indeed
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He mounted upon his milk white steed
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He rode, he rode, himself all alone
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Until he came to Lovely Joan
verse 2:
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"Good morning to you my pretty maid"
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And "Twice good morning, sir" she said
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He tipped her the wink, she rolled a dark eye
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Said he to himself, "I'll be there by and by"
verse 3:
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"Oh, don't you think these pooks of hay
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A pretty place for us to play
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So come with me my sweet young thing
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And I'll give you my golden ring"
verse 4:
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Then he pulled off his ring of gold
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"My pretty little miss, do you this behold
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I'll freely give it for your maidenhead"
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Her cheeks they blushed like the roses red
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