Am G Am As I was a-walking one fine summer's morning,Am G Am The birds on the bushes did warble and sing,Am G Am Gay laddies and lasses, and couples were sporting,Am Em Am Going down to the factory their work to begin. [Verse 2]Am G Am I spied one amongst them more fairer than any,Am G Am Her cheeks like the red rose that none could excel,Am G Am Her skin like the lily that grows in yon valley,Am Em Am And she was the hard working factory girl. [Verse 3]Am G Am I stepped up beside her to view her more closely,Am G Am When on me she cast such a look of disdain.Am G Am "Oh, young man, have manners and do not come near me,Am Em Am For although I'm a poor girl I think it no shame." [Verse 4]Am G Am "It's not for to scorn you, fair maid I adore you,Am G Am But grant me one favour, say where do you dwell?"Am G Am "Kind Sir, you'll excuse me, for now I must leave you,Am Em Am For yonder's the sound of my factory bell." [Verse 5]Am G Am "I have land I have houses, I adorned them with ivory,Am G Am I have gold in my pockets and silver as well,Am G Am And if you'll come with me, it's a lady I'll make you,Am Em Am And no more may you heed yon factory bell." [Verse 6]Am G Am With these words she turned and with that she had left me,Am G Am And all for her sake I'll go wander away,Am G Am And in some deep valley, where no one shall know me,Am Em Am I shall mourn for the sake of my factory girl.
The Factory Girl
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