The Bleaches So Green

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lyrics

As I roved out one fine spring day
Down by the green bushes I chanced for to stray,
I spied a fair damsel, she appeared like a queen,
And she spreading her clothes on the bleaches so green.

So he then drew up near her and this he did say:
“You are the first that e’er I did see;
It’s three years or better since it ran in my mind
That we would get married if you were inclined.”

To get married, to get married, I think I’m too young,
Besides all you young men have a false flattering tongue,
My father and mother would be angry with me,
If I’d marry a rover, a rover like thee.

So this young man then stood up and he walked away,
Saying: “You may get better wherever they may be.
The sky it looks cloudy, I think it will rain.”
So they shook hands and they parted on the bleaches so green.

Come back, bonny laddie, and say you’ll be mine,
The words you have spoke they have altered my mind.
If you’ve altered your mind, love, it’s now all in vain;
I’ll be courting some other on the bleaches so green.

Some marry for riches, it’s a proud hearted way
More marry for beauty, it’s a flower will decay
But if ever I get married it’s bound to be seen,
The one that proves true is the one that wants me.

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from George Sansome, released June 26, 2020

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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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