Blow the Candle out

Old english folk song dating back to 1720

It's of a young apprentice Who went to court his dear
The moon was shining bright-e-ly, The stars were twinkling clear
When he went to his love's window To ease her of her pain
And she quick-e-ly rose and let him in And went to bed again.

My father and my mother In yonder room do lay
They are embracing one another And so may you and I
They are embracing one another Without a fear or doubt
Saying: Take me in your arms, my love, And blow the candle out

My mother she'd be ang-e-ry If she should come to know
My father he'd be angry too, To prove my overthrow
I wouldn't forfeit five guineas Now that they should find me out
Saying: Take me in your arms, my love, And blow the candle out.

O when your baby it is born You may dandle it on your knee
And if it be a baby boy Then name it after me
For when nine months are over My apprenticeship is out
I'll return and do my duty And blow the candle out.

Now six months they were over, Six months and a day
He wrote his love a letter, That he was going away
He wrote his love a letter, Without a fear or doubt
Saying he never should return again To blow the candle out.

Come all you pretty young local girls A warning take by me
And don't be quick to fall in love With everyone you see
For when they're in their prenticeship They'll swear their time is out
Then they'll leave you, as mine left me, To blow the candle out.

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[bioarv111]

wow. nice voice and nice song:)

[davidholness]

Thanks for listening and kind words

Take Care

David

[Spen1030]

A very nice rendition of this old folk song. Good guitar playing too. I never heard this one before .

Peace, Doris

[cigardad11]

Excellent *****

[cjwaywell]

Never heard this before bloody awesome mate I love it and will be emailing you in more detail in a minute.

[blueukulele]

Never heard this one before David and I really enjoyed your version of it. Guitar and singing were perfect.5 Stars!

[thethomasshowextra]

Great song you did it great 5 plus mate :)

[stewballmax2]

Hello

David...

This chestnut is in my encyclopedia of English fold songs,once that has been of invaluable use to over the years,for it has introduced me to amny a tune that otherwise,I would have not know of.

It is very rewarding to be able to hear it performed here...in top form and in proper vocal range and key...accompanied by such sterling strumming,to boot.

Peace,

Stewball