Intro: verse 1 As I went out walking one fine summer's morning The birds in the branches they did gaily sing The lads and the lasses together were sporting Going down to the factory their work to begin verse 2 I spied a fair damsel far fairer than any Her cheeks like the red rose that none could excel Her skin like the lily that grows in yon valley She's my own bonnie Annie my factory girl verse 3 I stepped did up to her, just thinking to view her But at me she cast a proud look of disdain Saying, "Stand off me, young man and do not insult me For although I am poor, sure I think it no shame" verse 4 "It's not to insult you, fair maid I adore thee Ah, pray grant me one favour, it's where do ya dwell?" "Kind sir forgive me, it's now I must leave you For I hear the dumb sound of the factory bell" Verse 5 "Now love is a thing that does rule every nation Good morning, kind sir, and I hope ya do well My friends and relations would all frown upon it Besides I'm a hardworking factory girl" Verse 6 Oh, it's true I do love her, but now she won't have me For her sake I'll wander through valley and dell And for her sake I'll wander where no one can find me I'll die for the sake of my factory girl
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