This is alot of fun around St Pat's

Enjoy
-T

Black Velvet Band
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As I was walking down Broadway not intending to stay very long……
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I met up with a frolicsome da-amsel as she came tripping along.
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A gold watch she took from her pocket and placed it right into my hand
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On the very first time that I saw her; bad luck to the black velvet band.

CHORUS:
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Her eyes they shone like diamonds; you'd think she was queen of the land
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With her hair thrown over her shoulder; tied up with a black velvet band.

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Twas in the town of Kilkenny; an apprentice to trade I was bound
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With gaiety and bright amusement to see all the days go around
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Till misfortune and trouble came over me which forced me to stray from my land.
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Far away from my friends and relations; betrayed by the black velvet band.

Chorus
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Before judge and jury next morning; the both of us did appear
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A gentlemen swore to his jewelry and the case against us was clear
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Seven long years' transportation away down to Van Diemen's Land
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Far away from my friends and relations to follow the black velvet band

Chorus
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Now all you brave young Irish lads a warning please gather from me.
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Beware of the pretty young damsels you meet all around Kilkenny
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They'll treat you with whiskey and Porter Until you're unable to stand
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And before you have time for to leave them you'll be sent down to Van Diemen's Land