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June Tabor's book · Traditional. Also known as Derry Jail. A prisoner's lament, Ulster.

Derry Gaol

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As I was going over Derry bridge One morning in July Who should I see but my own true love She caught my wandering eye
Her feet were chained together Her hands were bound behind And she was going to Derry Gaol The finest girl you'd find
Come all you young men and maidens Take warning from what I say Don't go walking after midnight Or your feet will go astray
For the night is dark and lonely And the stars give little light And many's the fine young person Has been lost in the night