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The Farmer and the Foal

from Dodgy Ditties by Tony Morris

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A rustic romp and cautionary tale.

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There wus an old farmer of Hutton-le-Hole.
He went ti the market to find a young foal.
When he got ti market he started to think,
“I’m feeling thirsty, I’ll find me a drink.”
The farmer he went to the Market Inn.
He sits himself down and he rattles his tin.
Noo a young lass she spies him ,
Says, “What is your pleasure?”
He says, “ If I tell thee will the gi’ me full measure?”
Whey, she tilts up her nose and gies him the ee
She says, “ Eeee, Mother would kill me
And I don’t want to dee.”

Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.

Whey, Farmer, he blushes, says, “It’s not what I mean.”
“I’m from Hutton-le-Hole, do ye think that I’m green.
“I came in here wi’ a thirst ti quench.”
“ Whey, she says, here are two jugs and I’ll sit on your bench.”
Whey, she puts the jugs down and she sits on his knee.
She says, “ Your bench, it is hard, shall I cushion thee.
Well, I could sing you more, right through the night.
But I’ve sung you enough to give you the sight.

Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.

Well, the Farmer went back ti Hutton-le-Hole.
And nine months later up turns mare and foal.
So noo the old farmer has to find more hay.
For after the market there’s settlin’ day.

Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol role.
Sing folderol riddle, sing folderol day.

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from Dodgy Ditties, released November 13, 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. ... more

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