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Pilgrims of Need

from Trappy Lad by Tony Morris

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It takes its title from the nickname by which the ironstone miners were known in the early days of the industry in North Yorkshire

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PILGRIMS OF NEED

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
We want to make it rich
But not from common greed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
We have to make some money.
We have families to feed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
Agriculture’s dying
And we ’ve used up all our seed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
Tin mining’s failing
And our bellies begin to bleed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
Soldiers and sailors,
Forgotten our brave deeds.








We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
From all parts of the Union
Trek families for bread.


We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
By iron in North of Yorkshire
We hope to be freed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
We are tramping northward,
‘Survival’ is our creed.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
We are but the vanguard
Driven to take the lead.

We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
We are workers.
We are walkers.
We are pilgrims of need.
All drawn to the ironstone hills.
Iron draws an iron breed.

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from Trappy Lad, released October 29, 2014

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Tony Morris Whitby, UK

TONY MORRIS is an Own Brand Performer and Entertainer who performs his own songs and music.".
Currently running Covideo Folk Club Facebook Group.
About 200 rough and ready warts and all videos on his Facebook Profile Site, Be amazed.
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