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The Black Velvet Band

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An old favorite.

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In a neat little town they call Belfast
Apprenticed in trade I was bound
And many an hour of sweet happiness
Was spent in that neat little town
Then bad misfortune befell me
And caused me to stray from the land
Far away from my friends and companions
To follow the black velvet band

As I was out strolling one evening
Not intending to stay very long
I met with a frolicsome damsel
As she came tripping along
A watch she pulled out her pocket
And slipped it right into my hand
On the very first night that I met her
Bad luck to the black velvet band


Her eyes they shone like diamonds
I thought her the queen of the land
And her hair hung over her shoulder
Tied up in a black velvet band

Before judge and jury next morning
Both of us did appear
A gentleman claimed his jewelry
And the case against us was clear
Now seven long years transportation
Right down to Van Dieman’s land
Far away from my friends and companions
To follow the black velvet band

So come all you jolly young fellows
I’ll have you take warning by me
Whenever you’re out on the liquor
Beware of the pretty colleens
They’ll fill you with whiskey and porter
Until you’re not able to stand
And the very next thing that you know
You’ll wind up in Van Dieman’s land

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from The Sorry Lot, released August 22, 2013
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The Sorry Lot Napa, California

The Sorry Lot is a seven piece Irish Folk and Ballad band from Napa, California. They deliver high-energy renditions of traditional drinking songs, as well as a few modern and original tunes, while keeping the music true to it's roots in the pubs and bars of Ireland. ... more

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