Handsome Molly

from Soul Songs by Sweet Bluebird

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Traditional sea shanty

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I wish I was in London
Or some other seaport town
I’d set my foot on a steamboat and I’d sail the ocean round

While sailin’ ‘round the ocean
Sailin’ round the sea
I’d think of Handsome Molly
Wherever she might be

She rode to church on Sunday
She passed me on by
I could tell her mind was changin’
By the rovin’ of her eye

Don’t you remember Molly
When you gave me your right hand
You said if we’d ever marry that I’d be your man

Now you broke your promise
Go marry whom you please
While my poor heart’s aching
You’re lying at your ease

Hair was black as a raven
Eyes were black as coal
Cheeks was like lilies
Out in the morning grown

I wish I was in London
Or some other seaport town
I’d set my foot on a steamboat and I’d sail the ocean round

While sailin’ ‘round the ocean
Sailin’ round the sea, I’d think of Handsome Molly
Wherever she might be

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from Soul Songs, released October 15, 2017
Amelia Sweet Bluebird vocals, guitar
Kolleen Blume fiddle

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Sweet Bluebird

Amelia Sweet Bluebird Stamsta is a folk musician hailing from the Midwest, now calling Asheille NC home. She sings spirituals, original material, with an emphasis on wisdom, social protest, and nature teachings. She performs in local venues, markets/festivals, churches, collaborating with other musicians along the way. Newest EP 'Soul Songs' available now for download. ... more

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