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This fella went to Tralee to work on some job involving wood and such. There he met a really nice girl, or so he thought and so the story goes on...
Black Velvet Band
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It was in the town of Tralee to the carpenters trade I was bound
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And many an hours sweet happiness I had in that neat little town
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Till a sad misfortune came over me, which caused me to leave from the land
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Far away from me friends and relations because of that black velvet band.
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And her eyes they shone like diamonds you could tell she was queen of the land
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And her hair hung over her shoulders tied up with a black velvet band.
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As I went walking one evening singing a verse of a song
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I met with a handsome young damsel and she came a tripping along
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A gold watch she took from his pocket and placed it right into my hand
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From the very first time that I saw her I loved her and her black velvet band.
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Before the judge and the jury next morning the both of us had to appear
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The gentleman swore it was his jewelry and the case against us was quite clear
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For seven long years transportation I was sent off to Van Dieman's land
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Far away from my friends and relations because of the black velvet band...
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So come all you jolly young fellows I'd have you take warning from me
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Beware of the handsome young damsels you'll find in the streets of Tralee
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They'll feed you whiskey and porter until your not able to stand
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And before you've had time to get sober you've landed in Van Dieman's land...
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