The Chieftains - Factory Girl lyrics

rate me

(Featuring Sinead O'Connor.)<br />

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As I went out walking one fine summer morning,<br />

The birds in the bushes did whistle and sing<br />

The lads and the lasses in couples were courtin'<br />

Going back to the factory their work to begin<br />

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He spied one among them, she was fairer then many,<br />

Her cheeks like the red rose that blooms in the spring,<br />

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

She was only a hard-working factory girl<br />

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He said soft beside her, more closely to view her<br />

She said "My young man, don't stare me so,<br />

I gold in my pocket, and silver as well,<br />

no more will I answer that factory call..."