THE JUTE MILL SONG

(Mary Brookbank)



O, dear me, the mill is running fast

And we poor shifters canna get nae rest

Shifting bobbins coarse and fine

They fairly make you work for your ten and nine



O, dear me, I wish this day were done

Running up and doon the Pass is nae fun

Shiftin', piecin', spinning warp, weft and twine

To feed and clothe ma bairnie offa ten and nine



O, dear me, the world is ill-divided

Them that works the hardest are the least provided

But I maun bide contented, dark days or fine

There's no much pleasure living offa ten and nine



Recorded by MacColl- Steam Whistle Ballads, Redpath- Ballad Book,

Golden Ring- Day 1

Copyright TRO Essex Music Ltd.

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