A-BEGGIN' I WILL GO

Traditional English song

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1.Of all the trades in En - gland the beg - gin' is the best for

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when a beg - gar's tired, he can sit him down and rest. And a - beg - gin' I will

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go, will go, and a - beg - gin' I will go.

2. I've a poke for me ma'le and another for me rye

I've a bottle by me side, to drink when I am dry

3. I've a poke for me salt an another for me malt

I've a pair of little crutches, you should see how I can halt.

4. I've been abeggin' seven years with me ol' wooden leg

For lame I've been, since I was born, and so I'm forced to beg

5. In a hollow tree I pass the night, and there I pay no rent

Providence provides for me, and I am well content

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