Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones

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In Rockley Firs where I was sought
I thought that night I should have been caught
The moon shone bright, and the stars gave light
And from them all I ran away

I went to the tavern on Saturday night
And called for a bottle, likewise a pipe
And a special warrant it was brought in
And taken I was in Cole's kitchen

I slept at Cole's all that long night
Mark Hanks came in before it was light
And he said, “Young man, you must away
To Marlborough gaol, this very day”

I mounted a gig in Marlborough town
And off to Salisbury I was bound
In irons so strong they bound my hands
And I was forced to go at their command

My trial is over, I am got free
I am not transported as you all may see
'Twas in a dark cell where I did lie
Where locks and bolts like bullets did fly

Now Salisbury assizes was over and past
All call for a brandy all in a strong glass
But the hares and the pheasant shall never go free
For poaching is the life for me

Trivia about the song Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones by Shirley Collins

When was the song “Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones” released by Shirley Collins?
The song Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones was released in 1978, on the album “For as Many as Will ”.
Who composed the song “Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones” by Shirley Collins?
The song “Rockley Firs/Sweet Jenny Jones” by Shirley Collins was composed by Traditional.

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