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Title
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Johnny Sands
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Singer
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Collins, James
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
A man, whose name was Johnny Sands,
Had married Betty Haig;
Although she brought him gold and lands,
She proved a terrible plague.
Verse 2
For Oh, she was a scolding wife,
Full of caprice and whim;
He said that he was tired of life,
And she was tired of him.
Verse 3
Says he - 'Then I will drown myself,
The river runs below.'
Says she - 'Pray do, you silly elf,
I wished it long ago.'
Verse 4
Says he - 'Upon the brink I'll stand,
Do you run down the hill,
And push me in with all your might.'
Says she - 'My love, I will.'
Verse 5
'For fear that I should courage lack,
And try to save my life,
Pray, tie my hands behind my back.'
'I will.' replied his wife.
Verse 6
She tied them fast as you may think,
And when securely done,
'Now stand,' said she, 'upon the brink,
And I'll prepare to run.'
Verse 7
All down the hill his loving wife,
Then ran, with all her force,
To push him in, he steps aside,
And she slipped in of course.
Verse 8
Now splashing, dashing like a fish -
'Oh, save me Johnny Sands.'
'I can't, my dear, how much I wish,
For you have tied my hands.'
