Roches - Factory Girl lyrics

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As I went out walkin' one fine summer's mornin'<br />

The birds in the branches they did gaily sing<br />

The lad and the lasses together were sportin'<br />

Goin' down to the fact'ry their work to begin<br />

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I spied a fair damsel far fairer than any<br />

Her cheeks like the red rose that none could excel<br />

Her skin like the lily that grows in yon valley<br />

She's my own bonnie Annie my factory girl<br />

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I stepped did up to her just thinkin' to view her<br />

But at me she cast a proud look of disdain<br />

Sayin' "Stand off me young man and do not insult me<br />

For although I am poor sure I think it no shame"<br />

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"It's not to insult you fair maid I adore thee <br />

Ah pray grant me one favor it's where do ya dwell?"<br />

"Kind sir forgive me it's now I must leave you<br />

For I hear the dumb sound of the factory bell"<br />

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Now love is a thing that does rule every nation<br />

Good mornin' kind sir and I hope ya do well<br />

My friends and relations would all frown upon it<br />

Besides I'm a hardworkin' factory girl<br />

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Oh it's true I do love her but now she won't have me<br />

For her sake I'll wander through valley and dell<br />

And for her sake I'll wander where no one can find me<br />

I'll die for the sake of my factory girl