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traditional, as sung by Beth Gadbaw

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As I went out walking one morning in May
A journeyman tailor by chance came that way
He being brisk and airy and she saw him pass by
She called to that young man and she bid him draw nigh

Where were you born and where were you bred
And what is your name sir please tell me your trade
I was born nigh in Derry fair lady said he
And James was the name that my godfather gave me

James in this country I would have you to tarry
And some pretty fair maid I would have you to marry
Perhaps that your rambling might increase your store
For James in this country you will ramble no more

James I would have you for to marry me
And you would have attendants for to wait upon thee
And you would have a footboy for to walk by your side
And the day you get married love it's I'll be your bride

My rambling fair lady I don't value one pin
I'm always endeavoring a living to win
But wedding with one that's not fit for to be
So therefore fair lady we will never agree

Her father was listening how he plead his cause
He stepped up to him gave him great applause
And suchen a wedding it never was seen
As the journeyman tailor and his beautiful queen

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from The Green Fields and the Mountains High, released February 9, 2016
Beth Gadbaw, vocals & bodhran; Jon Sousa, guitar

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Beth Gadbaw Lyons, Colorado

Described by Irish Music Magazine as "exceptional" and by Colorado Public Radio as "stunning", Beth Gadbaw is a Celtic traditional folksinger and bodhran player based in Lyons, Colorado. Along with her solo work, Gadbaw performs with high-energy traditional band Take Down the Door and ethereal Celtic harp and vocal duo Gadbaw & Krimmel. ... more

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