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The Eynsham Poacher
Fairport Convention
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Three Eynsham lads came out one day
To Lord Abingdon's manor they made their way
They took some dogs to catch some game
And soon, to Wytham woods they came
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
We had not long been beating there
Before our spaniel put up a hare
Up she sprang and away she ran
At the very same time a pheasant sprang
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
We had not beat the woods all through
When Barrett, the keeper, he came in view
When we saw the old beggar look
We made our way to Cashington brook
With a laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
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When we got there 'twas full to the brim
And you'd have laughed to see us swim
Ten feet of water, if not more
When we came out, our dogs came o'er
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Over hedges, ditches, gates and rails
Our dogs followed on behind our heels
And you may say just what you will
But we'll have our heads avail us still
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
Laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever did go
The laddie-i-o, laddie-i-o, three jolly young fellows as ever you'll know
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