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The Newry Highwayman

from Wild & Wicked Youth by Kim Lowings

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lyrics

In Newry town I was bred and born,
Near Stephen's Green now I lie in scorn.
I served me time at the saddling trade;
I always was a roving blade.

At seventeen I took a wife,
I loved her dearer than I loved my life
And so to keep her both fine and gay,
I went out robbin’ on the King's highway.

I never robbed a poor man yet,
Nor any tradesman caused I to fret.
But I robbed lords and ladies bright,
And carried their gold to my heart's delight.

I robbed Lord Golding I do declare,
And Lady Mansel in Grosvenor Square.
I closed the shutters, bid them goodnight.
And carried their gold to my heart's delight.

To Covent Garden I made my way,
With my dear wife for to see the play.
Lord Fielding's men they did me pursue,
And I was taken by that cursed crew.

My father cried “My darling son."
My wife she cried "now I’m undone."
My mother tore her locks and cried
"It’s in the cradle you should have died.”

When I am gone and want for me grave
A flashy funeral pray let me have.
Six highwaymen to carry me.
Oh Give ’em broadswords and liberty.

Six pretty maidens to bear my pall,
Give them white garlands and ribbons all.
And when I'm dead they will speak the truth,
He was a wild and a wicked youth.

credits

from Wild & Wicked Youth, released September 8, 2017
Words: Trad. arr. K. Lowings
Music: K. Lowings / S. Johnson

Kim Lowings - vocals, stick dulcimer
Andrew Lowings - bodhran
Dave Sutherland - guitar, bass
Tim Rogers - percussion, cajon
Shannon Johnson - fiddle

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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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