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Handsome Molly

from Yearning by Lucy Wise

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An American traditional folk song which I learned from a Mike Seeger banjo tuition DVD. I changed the words in the first verse from "I wish I was in London or some other seaport town" to "I wish I was in Boston", because I love Boston!

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I wish I was in Boston or some other seaport town
I’d set my foot on a steamboat, I’d sail the ocean round
While sailing ’cross the ocean, while sailing ’cross the sea
I’d think of Handsome Molly wherever she might be

She rode to church on Sunday, she passed me on by
I saw her mind was changing by the roving of her eye
Do you remember Molly, when you gave me your right hand
You said if ever you’d marry that I’d be your man

Well now you’ve broke your promise, go home with who you please
While my poor heart is aching here lying at your ease
Hair as black as a raven, her eyes were black as coal
Her cheeks were like the lilies out in the morning grown

I wish I was in Boston or some other seaport town
I’d set my foot on a steamboat, I’d sail the ocean round
While sailing ’cross the ocean, sailing ’cross the sea
I’d think of Handsome Molly wherever she might be

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from Yearning, released March 19, 2024
Lucy Wise: vocals, guitar
Kat Mear: violin
Luke Plumb: mandolin
Mischa Herman: accordion
Isaac Gunnoo: double bass
Justin Marshall: percussion

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Lucy Wise Malmsbury, Australia

Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucy Wise creates a distinctive sound, drawing on acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop influences. She sings about growing up, love of all kinds, city life, country towns, beaches and bushlands, her intricate guitar work providing a vibrant backdrop. ... more

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