Bluegrass Messengers

When I Was Young- David Parrot (Bedf) 1924 Hamer

[From Hamer, "Garners Gay," p. 45.

R. Matteson 2017]

"When I Was Young," sung by David Parrot of Bedfordshire, learned by 1924. Hamer

1. When I was young I was well belov-ed
By all young men in this countree;
When I was young and just in my blossom,
A false young man deluded me.

2. He spoil-ed all my good behaviour,
He has used all his wit and skill
He spoil-ed all my good behaviour
And made me love him against my will.

3. Now listen all ye pretty maidens,
And pay ye heed unto what I say
Now listen all ye pretty maidens,
And by no man be thus led astray.