Rambling Boys of Pleasure

from The Flowing Bowl by Rakish

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You rambling boys of pleasure give ear unto these lines I write,
I own I am a rover, in rambling I take great delight;
I placed my mind on a handsome maid and oftentimes she did me slight,
My mind was never easy but when my darling was in my sight.

Down by yon Sally Gardens where me and my true love did meet,
I took her in my arms and unto her gave kisses sweet;
She bid me take love easy just as the leaves fall from yon tree,
But I being young and foolish my own true loves' ways I could not agree.

I believed I could gain her favour but as time went by it was plain to see,
That my love was unrequited, blind devotion made a fool of me;
Must I go away broken-hearted, my darling girl no more to see,
Or must I be transported, kind Cupid won't you set me free?

I wish I was in Dublin town and my true love along with me,
With liquor being aplenty to keep us in good company;
And money in my pocket, and a flowing bowl on every side
Hard fortune ne'er would daunt me, for I'd be young in this world wide.

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from The Flowing Bowl, released July 3, 2020

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Rakish Edinburgh, UK

Rakish is a duo formed in Edinburgh in 2018 and now based in Edinburgh and West Cork, Ireland. It is made up of Gavin McCabe and Kayne Coy.

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