[00:29.48]This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
[00:35.35]As valliant a man had ever left home
[00:40.14]Well he had been much reduced and caused great confusion,
[00:46.91]And that was the reason he started to roam
[00:56.94]In Yorkshire, near Rotherham, he had been on the ramble
[01:02.34]And weary of travelling, he had sat down to rest
[01:08.20]By the foot of yon mountain by a clear, crystal fountain
[01:15.19]With bread and cold water he himself did refresh
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[01:33.13]When the night fast approaching to the woods he resorted
[01:38.42]With woodbine and ivy his bed for to make
[01:44.56]But he dreamt about sighing lamenting and crying
[01:51.21]Go home to your family and rambling forsake
[02:00.95]'Twas the fifth day of November, I have reason to remember
[02:05.89]When first he arrived home to his family and his friends
[02:11.82]They did stand so astounded, confused and dumbfounded
[02:18.52]To see such a stranger once more in their sight
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[02:49.84]His children came around him with their verses and stories
[02:55.52]Their verses and stories to drive care away
[03:00.93]Well he's as happy as those who have thousands of riches
[03:07.90]Contented he'll remain and not ramble away
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[03:15.62]This tune was composed by Spencer the Rover
[03:21.17]As valliant a man had ever left home
[03:26.02]Well he had been much reduced and caused great confusion,
[03:31.89]And that was the reason he started to roam
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