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Title
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Up to the rigs of London town
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Singer
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Kite, Joseph
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Song Lyrics
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Verse 1
Up London Street I went astray,
In Oxford Street I lost my way;
I met a girl who was kind and free,
With kisses sweet she saluted me.
Chorus
I was up to the rigs,
Down to the jigs,
Fly to the rigs of London town.
Verse 2
She took me to a house of fame -
The sign of the Ship on Water Lane -
For a roaring supper she did call,
Thinking to make Joe pay for all.
Chorus
Verse 3
We sat till the hour twixt one and two,
She says - 'My dear to bed we'll go.'
Then this fair maid she gave consent,
Straightway we to the chamber went.
Chorus
Verse 4
When this fair maid was gone to sleep,
Out of her arms I soft did creep;
In her pocket there I found,
A silver snuff box and ten pound.
Chorus
Verse 5
Come, all young men that go astray,
Have your mind on what I say;
But if you chance to do the same,
Remember Joe in Water Lane.
