▷ LETRA: Longford Weaver

Letra

[Verse 1]

For five long quarters I have been weaving

And for my weaving I was paid down

I bought a shirt in the foremost fashional

For to march up through Longford Town


I walked up and through Longford city

where Nancy’s Whiskey I chanced to smell

I thought it fun for to go and taste some

For five long quarters I’ve loved her well

[Verse 2]

I entered into a little alehouse

Begged Nancy’s pardon for makin free

and Nancy met me at every corner

You’re hearty welcome, young man says she


We both sat down at a little table

looked at each other for a little while

We both sat down at a little table

And Nancy’s whiskey did me beguile

[Verse 3]

I found meself in a little parlor

I found meself then in a little bed

I tried to rise, but I was not able

For Nancy’s whiskey held down my head


When I arose aye the following morning

I asked what reckoning I had to pay

It’s fifteen shillings for ale and porter

Now pay it quickly son and get away

[Verse 4]

I put my hand into my pocket

For any money I laid it down

It’s fifteen shillings for ale and porter

And all remaining was a half a crown


I looked up and looked out the window

and there a fair maid I chanced to spy

I called her in, spent two and tupence

and all remaining was a crooked boy

[Verse 5]

I put the money out on the table

Saying I leave this money here with the rest

And I’ll drink a health to every young man

And all the lassies that I love best


I’ll go home and resume my weaving

I’ll steer me shuttle another while (?)

And if I live to another season

Nancy’s Whiskey will not me beguile

Longford Weaver

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