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Collier Lass

from George Sansome by George Sansome

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lyrics

My name’s Polly Parker, I come over from Worsley
My father and mother work in the coal mine.
Our family’s large, we have got seven children
So I am obliged to work in the same mine.
As this is my fortune I know you’ll feel sorry
That in such employment my days I shall pass.
I keep up my spirits, I sing and look merry
Although I am but a poor collier lass.

By the greatest of dangers each day I’m surrounded;
I hang in the air by a rope or a chain.
The mine may fall in, I may be killed or wounded,
May perish by damp or the fire of the train.
And what would you do if it weren’t for our labour?
In wretched starvation your days you would pass,
While we could provide you with life’s greatest blessing -
Then do not despise the poor collier lass.

Now all the day long you may say we are buried,
Deprived of the light and the warmth of the sun;
And oft times at nights from our bed we are hurried:
The water is in and then barefoot we run.
And though we go ragged with dust on our faces,
As kind and as free as the best we’ll be found;
Our hearts are as clean as your lords, in fine places,
Although we’re poor colliers that work underground.

I’m growing up fast, now, one way or another;
There’s a collier lad strangely runs in my mind.
In spite of the talking of father and mother,
I think I should marry if he was inclined.
But should he prove surly and would not befriend me,
Another and better chance may come to pass.
My friends here, I know, unto him will commend me,
And I’ll be no longer a collier lass.

So what would you do if it weren’t for our labour?
In wretched starvation your days you would pass,
While we could provide you with life’s greatest blessing -
So do not despise the poor collier lass.

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from George Sansome, released June 26, 2020
Double Bass: Tom Bailey

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George Sansome Leeds, UK

George Sansome is a vibrant trad folk singer and guitarist from Worcester, UK. His relaxed stage presence and engaging delivery make for a captivating and exciting performance.
George also plays with trad English trio Granny's Attic.

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