![Hiring Fair - The Irish Rovers](https://cdn.muztext.com/i/32847522338103925347.jpg)
Date of issue: 31.12.1972
Record label: Geffen
Song language: English
Hiring Fair |
He said, «You're welcome with me, Johnny. |
And you’re with a decent man.» |
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan |
As I went down to the Hiring Fair in a place they call the Strand |
Twas there I hired for seven long years with Grady of Stravan |
And before I went and hired with him, he was very nice to me |
He promised me eggs and bacon, and he then shook hands with me |
Saying «You're welcome with me, Johnny. |
And you’re with a decent man.» |
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan |
When I went up to my bed that night, I let out an awful bawl |
For the fleas they made a fierce attack, and I got no sleep at all |
When I came down for my breakfast, what do you think I see |
But a dozen squawling children saying «Is there anything there for me?» |
He said, «You're welcome with me, Johnny. |
And you’re with a decent man.» |
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan |
I worked on Grady’s farm til I looked an awful sight |
My bones were pushing through my skin, for I worked from morn til night |
One day, I died and passed away, and Grady gave a grin |
Saying «He'll make good fertilizer, and there’s plenty more like him.» |
Saying «You're welcome with me, Johnny. |
And you’re with a decent man.» |
But little I knew what I had to do for Grady of Stravan |
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