Blue Cockade from Govanhill Moonshine by Poke O'Swedgers

'Twas on one Monday morning as I walked o'er the moss,
I’d little thought of 'listing, 'til some soldiers did me cross,
The company enticed me to drink their health all round,
And the bounty (and the bounty), and the bounty (and the bounty),
They gave me five guineas and a crown.

Now my head was full of drink, love, and I didn't think of you
And now I'm forced to go and join the orange and the blues.
Our ship she waits at anchor to take the flowing tide.
I'll return love (I'll return love), I'll return love (I'll return love)
In the springtime when I’ll make you my bride.

So early the next morning, before the break of day,
The captain gave his orders and my love marched away.
All in your ranks and files boys, all on your native shore.
Fare thee well love (fare thee well love), Fare thee well love (fare thee well love),
Fare thee well love, you're the lad that I adore.

Well, I hope you never prosper and I hope you always fail;
And at everything you venture, I hope you ne'er do well;
And the very ground you walk upon - may the grass refuse to grow,
Since you've been the (since you've been the), Since you've been the
Very cause of my sorrow, grief and woe.

It's true my love has ‘listed and he wears a blue cockade;
He is a handsome young man, likewise a roving blade;
He is a handsome young man, and he's gone to serve the king,
Whilst my very (whilst my very), Whilst my very (whilst my very)
Heart is breaking all for the love of him.

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