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Down by deep water where sweet linden stand |
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I saw pretty Polly wringing her hands |
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The song that she sung made the whole grove to ring |
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My Billy has left me to fight for a king |
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And I wish the wars were all over |
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I stood in amaze to hear what she said |
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I'll follow my Billy whether living or dead |
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The notes that she sung were the nightingale's notes |
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How the lark and the linnet they warble their throats |
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And I wish the wars were all over |
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I said my dear Polly if you'll stay with me |
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I'll make you as happy as happy can be |
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No then she said that never can be |
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I'll never be happy till my Billy I see |
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And I wish the wars were all over |
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Now from my parents I'll haste and away |
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I'll dress myself out in a young man's array |
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And every company that I pass by |
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I'll ask for my Billy or where he does lie |
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And I wish the wars were all over |
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And I wish the wars were all over |
