Black velvet band Songtext

von Patsy Watchorn

In a neat little town they call Belfast
An apprentice to trade I was bound
And many's an hour of sweet happiness
I've spent in that neat little town
Till a sad misfortune came over me
Which caused me to stray from the land
Far away from my friends and relations
Betrayed by the black velvet band

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Her eyes they shone like diamonds
I thought her the queen of the land
And her hair hung over her shoulders
Tied up with a black velvet band
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As I went walking down broadway
Not intending to stay very long
I met with this frolicsome damsel
As she came tripping along
A watch she pulled out of her pocket
And slipped it right into my hand
On the very first day that I met her
Bad luck to the black velvet band

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Oh the judge and jury Next morning
The both of us did appear
And a gentleman claimed his jewellry
And the case against us was clear
Seven long years transportation
Right on to Van Diemen's Land
Far away from my friends and companions
Betrayed by the black velvet band

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So come all you jolly young fellows
A warning take by me
When you are out on the town, me lads
Beware of those pretty colleens
They'll feed you with strong drink
Till you are unable to stand
And the very first thing that you know, me lads
You've landed in Van Diemen's Land