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Bonny Labouring Boy

from Historia by Kim Lowings

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As I walked out one morning being in the blooming spring,
I heard a lovely maid complain so grievously did sing.
Saying “Cruel was my parents they did me so annoy
And will not let me marry with my bonny labouring boy.

Young Johnny was my true loves’ name as you may plainly see.
My parents did employ him their labouring boy to be.
To harrow, reap, to sow the seed. To plough my Fathers’ land,
And soon I fell in love with him as you may understand.

My Father stepped up one morning, seized me by the hand.
He swore he’d send young Johnny unto some foreign land.
He’s locked me in my bedroom my comfort to annoy,
And to keep me there to weep and mourn for my bonny labouring boy.

My Mother stepped up that morning and to me did say
Your Father has intended to appoint your wedding day.
But I did not make answer nor dared I to complain,
For until I wed my labouring boy single I’ll remain.

Oh his cheeks are like the roses, his eyes as black as sloes.
He smiles in his behaviour where’er my true love goes.
He’s manly neat and handsome, his skin as white as snow.
In spite of my parents with my labouring boy I’ll go.

So fill your glass up to the brim let the toast come early round.
Here’s a health to the labouring boy who ploughs and sows the ground,
And when his work is over his home he will enjoy.
Oh how happy is the girl that weds with a bonny labouring boy.”

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from Historia, released October 1, 2015

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Kim Lowings England, UK

Born and raised in the West Midlands, Kim Lowings has built up a national reputation with its roots at the heart of the country. She is perhaps best known for her work with The Greenwood and ‘folk supergroup’ The Company Of Players. Using the piano, guitar and trademark mountain dulcimer, she sings songs of love, loss and rebellion; tales old and new. Each with a modern twist and a purpose. ... more

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