Blackbirds and Thrushes Lyrics

If all the young ladies were blackbirds and thrushes
If all the young ladies were blackbirds and thrushes
Then all the young men would go beating the bushes
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If all the young ladies were ducks in the water
If all the young ladies were ducks in the water
Then all the young men would go swimming and laughter
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If all the young ladies were rushes a-growing
If all the young ladies were rushes a-growing
Then all the young men would get scythes and go mowing
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If the ladies were all trouts and salmon so lovely
If the ladies were all trouts and salmon so lively
Then divel the men would go fishing on friday
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If all the young ladies were hares on the mountain
If all the young ladies were hares on the mountain
Then the men with their hounds would be out without countin'
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