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Title
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Jack Hall
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Singer
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Jeffries, William
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
My name it is Jack Hall, chimney sweep,
Fifty long years in Cheapside dwelled I,
My name it is Jack Hall,
And I've robbed both great and small,
And my life must pay for all,
When I die.
Verse 2
I sold candles short of weight,
And they took me by the sleight,
And all rogues must have their right,
So must I;
They told me in the gaol
All my friends would not avail,
And my life must pay for all
When I die.
Verse 3
As I was going up Tyburn Hill,
In a cart,
At St Giles Head I made my will,
That went hard;
Therefore all young men, take heed,
Of my most unworthy deed,
Or they'll hang you till you're dead,
And so must I.
