The Beggar-Laddie
The Beggar-Laddie is a traditional English ballad existing in several variants. It was collected by Francis James Child as Child ballad 280.
Synopsis
A man tells a woman that he is a beggar, making his living from spindles or similar items. She loves him and follows him. After a time, she finds it very hard, but then he takes her on to his father's hall, or sometimes his brother's. His brothers express envy of his bride, and she gains a husband of high birth.
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Podcasts:
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by Mos Def
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by Coma Lies
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by Catherine
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by Durutti Column
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by Alabama Thunderpussy
The Beggar
by: Mos DefWoman you know I love you
Woman you know just how I feel
You try to tell me that you don't know
When I know you know the deal
Woman you know I love you
Woman you know I care...
You try to say
I'm running game
You try to say baby you don't play fair
Oh darling
If there is any doubt in your mind
I want you to be sure...
heeeey
If you don't ever see me again
I want you to be sure
That I love you
Oh girl
Oh baby I love you
Darling I love you...
Oh darling I love you...
(Turn the lights down low)
(Turn the lights down low)
Oh baby
You got to understand how I feel
You need to understand where I'm coming from
Aint no need to be afraid
Aint no need to get up and run
Oh darling
Oh girl you know I love you
Oh darling
You know I know I love you
Oh baby
If you never see me again
I need you to be sure
From this moment right now
Till for ever more
Said I love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, love you, love
you, love you, love you, love you...
babyyyy
Woman I love you
Woman I love you
Woman I love you
AAAAAAHHHHHH...