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Lyrics and music traditional
Arrangement inspired by Great Big Sea

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Though the night be dark as dungeon, not a star to be seen above
I will be guided without a stumble, into the arms of me only love
I went up to her bedroom window, kneeling gently upon a stone
I rapped on her bedroom window
My darling dear, do you lie alone?

I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high degree
And when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company

She raised her head up from her feather pillow
Raised her arms up around her breast
Saying who's at me bedroom window, disturbing me at me long night's rest?
It's only me, your own true lover, open the door and please let me in
For I have come on a long night's journey
I am near drenched to the skin

I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high degree
And when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company

She opened the door with the greatest pleasure
Opened the door and she let me in
We both shook hands; embraced each other
'Til the morning we lay as one
Well now, my love, I must go and leave you
Though the mountains be high above
I will climb them with greater pleasure
That I have been with me only love

I'm a rover, seldom sober
I'm a rover of high degree
And when I'm drinking, I'm always thinking
How to gain my love's company

credits

from Tales From a Public House, released December 27, 2020
John DuRant Jr - guitar and vocals
Maria Tolmachova - vocals
Evan Phillips - percussion and yeehaw
Sarah Stepanik - fiddle and hups

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Johnny Strum Braddock Heights, Maryland

Out from years past steps a minstrel by the name of Johnny Strum. An engaging character who can be seen rousing the crowd in a pub, delivering a lovely serenade to a couple, or bringing delight to little ones, he is one man fit for many occasions. His character can be found wandering through Renaissance Faires, Colonial towns, and even an EDM festival. ... more

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