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Title
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Joe, the collier's son
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Singer
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Bradshaw, William
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
I am Jolly Joe, the collier's son,
In Marlborough Town I dwell,
I courted lasses, many a one,
And I loved them all right well.
Verse 2
I courted Nancy and young Kate,
And buxom Nelly too;
But Rachel's the girl that I adore,
And that you soon shall know.
Verse 3
I took a walk in Marlborough Town,
Down by the Bilstone Hill,
And who should I spy but my own true love,
With Jack from Ambrose Hill.
Verse 4
I hid myself behind the bush,
A-distant where they were,
He gave her kisses by one, two, three,
Not knowing I was there.
Verse 5
I boldly stepped up to him,
Saying - 'Rogue, what hast thou done?
I am Jolly Joe, the collier's son
Thou must either fight or run.'
Verse 6
And then to church young Rachel went,
A-sore against her will,
So maidens all, pity my downfall,
By Jack of Ambrose Hill.
