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Derry Gaol

from Ballads and Yarns by Roly Witherow

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lyrics

Oh after morning there comes the evening
And after evening another day.
Oh and after false love there comes a true love,
It’s hard to hold them that will not stay.

My love he is the finest young man
As ever nature framed or sun shone on,
Oh but how to save him I do not know it
Since he’s been sentenced for to be hung.

As he went marching up through the streets of Derry,
I’m sure he marched up right manfully,
being much more like some commanding officer
Than a man to die on the gallows tree.

Now The very first step he placed on the ladder,
His blooming colour began to pale.
And With heavy sighing and bitter crying,
Is there is no releasement from Derry Jail?

Where is my love, she’s so long a coming
And what detains her so long from me?
Or does she think it a shame or scandal
For To see me die on the gallows tree?

Well he looked around and he saw her coming
As she rode swifter than the wind.
Come down, come down from those weary gallows
For I bear your pardon all from the queen!

I’ll let them see that they will not hang you
And I’ll crown my love with a bunch of green.

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from Ballads and Yarns, released May 8, 2020

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Roly Witherow London, UK

My debut album "Ballads and Yarns", described by Folk Radio Uk as "21st Century Folk Music in all its glory" is out on the 8th of May. The album is a personal exploration of the folk tradition, including traditional songs and sea shanties, originals and recordings. ... more

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