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My mind keeps on telling me that this is no good And my heart is aching, that tells me I should But only time will show the wiser I've fallen in love
Please, Mr Lacey, let me work your loving machine Please, Mr Lacey, let me work your loving machine Will you let me control the handles, you know it
The river flows It flows to the sea Wherever that river goes That's where I want to be Flow river flow Let your waters wash down Take me from this
Night comes in Like some cool river How can there be Be another day Take my hand O real companion And we?ll dance We?ll dance ?till we fade away O the
I know the way That I feel about you I?m never going to run away I?m never going to run away Never knew the way When I lived without you I?m never going
I was under the Calvary Cross The pale-faced lady she said to me I?ve watched you with my one green eye And I?ll hurt you ?till you need me You scuff
Come on now mister Step right inside and see the show You?ll like it mister It cures you if you?re feeling low We?ll take care of you Especially if you
And tell me the revelry planned Judges and barristers, clerks at the law His show is the best in the land Here?s a toast to the Jolly Hangman He?ll hang