Nancy Whiskey


"I'm a weaver, a carlton weaver
I'm a rash and rovi'n blade
I've got silver in me pouches
And I follow the rovin trade

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Whiskey whiskey, Nancy Whiskey
Whiskey whiskey, nancy-o

As I went down to Glasgow city
Nancy Whiskey I chanced to smell
I walked in, and I sat right down beside her
For seven long years now I've loved her well

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The more I kissed her, the more I liked her
The more I kissed her the more she smiled
Soon I'd forgotten my own poor mother's teachin
Nancy whiskey soon had me beguiled

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As I awoke early in the morning
To slake my thirst it was my need
I tried to arise but I was unable
Nancy whiskey had me by the knees

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So I've gone back to my carlton weaving
I'll surely make those shuttles fly
For I'll learn more at the carlton weaving
Than ere I did at this roaming trade

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So come ye weavers, yoe carlton weavers
Come all ye weavers, where ere you be
Beware of whiskey, Nancy Whiskey
She'll ruin you like she ruined me

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