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Book Title | Author | Date | Notes |
Song Title | Joe, the collier's son |
Roud No. | 1129 |
Collected From | Bradshaw, William |
Location | Bibury |
County | Gloucestershire |
Collected By | Williams, Alfred |
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Source Primary | WSRO: 2598/36 Packet 2 - Gloucestershire: Williams, A: MS collection No Gl 58 |
Source Secondary | Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard, 20th May, 1916, p , Part 31, No. 7 |
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Song Lyrics | |
Verse 1 I am Jolly Joe, the collier's son, In Marlborough Town I dwell, I courted lasses, many a one, And I loved them all right well. Verse 2 I courted Nancy and young Kate, And buxom Nelly too; But Rachel's the girl that I adore, And that you soon shall know. Verse 3 I took a walk in Marlborough Town, Down by the Bilstone Hill, And who should I spy but my own true love, With Jack from Ambrose Hill. Verse 4 I hid myself behind the bush, A-distant where they were, He gave her kisses by one, two, three, Not knowing I was there. Verse 5 I boldly stepped up to him, Saying - "Rogue, what hast thou done? I am Jolly Joe, the collier's son Thou must either fight or run." Verse 6 And then to church young Rachel went, A-sore against her will, So maidens all, pity my downfall, By Jack of Ambrose Hill. | |
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Williams, Alfred: Ms / WGS: 'I do not think that the town of Marlborough in Wiltshire could have been intended in this song, as the local references do not agree with the neighbourhood. It is a very old piece, whatever its origin may have been. Words of William Bradshaw, Bibury.' Transcribed and edited by Chris Wildridge, 2010. |
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